Accra Court Jails Unemployed Man for Bet Scam

The Accra Circuit Court has sent a clear message to gamblers who deceive people to fund their addiction: you will face the law. Vincent Apetor, a 30-year-old unemployed man from Bubuashie-Atico, Accra, has been jailed for 14 days for defrauding his ex-girlfriend out of GH¢114,000 meant for a trip to Holland.

According to the court, Apetor and his ex-girlfriend, a secretary from Ablekuma, had planned to travel to Holland together. The woman's relative had lent her the money to increase their bank balance and boost their chances of securing visas. Apetor's ex-girlfriend deposited the funds into his Ecobank account between September 24, 2024, and February 17, 2025.

The prosecution led by Inspector Frank Morgan Dorvi alleged that Apetor secretly withdrew the money from his account and spent it on football betting. He obtained an ATM card and a cheque book, which he hid in their room to prevent suspicion. Apetor's ex-girlfriend later discovered the scam and reported the matter to the police in August 2025.

During interrogation, Apetor admitted to spending most of the money on football betting and losing it. The police recovered GH¢35,000 from him, leaving an outstanding balance of GH¢79,000.

Apetor pleaded guilty to fraudulent breach of trust and was sentenced to 14 days in jail. He was also fined GH¢3,000, with a default sentence of six months' imprisonment. The court ordered him to refund the outstanding GH¢79,000 after serving his sentence.

### Unemployed Man's Bet Scam Brought to Light

Vincent Apetor's case is a clear example of how gamblers can deceive people into funding their addiction. His ex-girlfriend trusted him with GH¢114,000 meant for a trip to Holland, but he spent it on football betting. Apetor's actions led to the loss of his ex-girlfriend's hard-earned money and damaged their relationship.

Apetor's case shows that the law will not hesitate to punish gamblers who deceive people to fund their addiction. The Accra Circuit Court's sentence sends a strong message to gamblers that they must respect the law and not deceive people to fund their addiction.

Key Facts

  • Vincent Apetor, a 30-year-old unemployed man from Bubuashie-Atico, Accra, was sentenced to 14 days in jail for defrauding his ex-girlfriend out of GH¢114,000.
  • Apetor's ex-girlfriend, a secretary from Ablekuma, deposited the funds into his Ecobank account between September 24, 2024, and February 17, 2025.
  • Apetor spent most of the money on football betting and lost it.
  • The police recovered GH¢35,000 from him, leaving an outstanding balance of GH¢79,000.
  • Apetor was fined GH¢3,000 and ordered to refund the outstanding GH¢79,000 after serving his sentence.