The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has denied reports suggesting he has been sued over a US$2.2 million claim, insisting that, instead he is a victim of a massive fraud allegedly perpetrated by a Singaporean national.
In a statement issued by his lawyer, Gideon Tettey Tetteh, Mr Moore dismissed the claims as “falsehoods”. He confirmed that the individual at the centre of the dispute, identified as Toh You Kang, is currently on remand.
According to the statement, Ashie Moore and his business partners filed a complaint with the Greater Accra Regional Police Command, accusing Mr. Kang of defrauding them of about $3 million under false pretences.
Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is also reportedly investigating separate claims that Mr. Kang stole an additional $2.8 million from the group.
“There is no truth to reports that Mr Ashie Moore has received any payment of US$800,000 from the suspect,” the statement said.
It added: “In fact, it is Mr Kang who swindled Mr Ashie Moore and his partners, causing significant harm to their businesses.”
The legal team has petitioned the Attorney General to take over the case, citing its magnitude as beyond the remit of the police. Mr. Moore has also denied online claims that he extorted money, seized Mr. Kang’s passport, or assaulted him, describing them as baseless and defamatory.
Meanwhile, Foshan Yuejiaxin Wire & Cable Co., Ltd., a Chinese company headquartered in Foshan City, Guangdong Province, has issued a public disclaimer backing Ashie Moore’s claims. In the document, the company accuses Toh You Kang of defrauding them of several million dollars through transactions across Asia and Africa, specifically in Ghana.
The company confirmed that Mr. Kang is facing multiple charges of fraud in Ghana and affirmed that both their funds and those of Ashie Moore were misappropriated under the guise of legitimate business transactions.
“We hereby reaffirm our full support for Mr Emmanuel Ashie Moore in his pursuit of justice and the resolution of this matter to its logical and lawful conclusion,” the statement, signed by Managing Director Liang Liubing, read.
The company further disclosed that it is cooperating fully with Ghanaian authorities and has provided documentation and official statements to support the ongoing investigation.
Mr. Moore has vowed to pursue legal action against anyone attempting to tarnish his reputation with what he describes as a coordinated smear campaign.
