The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore, has strongly refuted allegations of fraud, extortion, and human rights abuses made against him in a lawsuit filed by a Singaporean businessman.
In a detailed rebuttal issued through his lawyer, Gideon Tettey Tetteh, Mr. Ashie Moore dismissed the accusations as “falsehoods” and claimed that he, in fact, is the victim of a sophisticated fraud scheme allegedly orchestrated by the complainant, identified as Toh You Kang.
Suspect on remand, EOCO investigates
According to the statement, Mr. Kang is currently in police custody and facing multiple investigations, including one by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), for allegedly defrauding Ashie Moore and his associates of nearly $6 million in total.
The statement explains that Ashie Moore and his business partners had lodged an official complaint with the Greater Accra Regional Police Command, accusing Mr. Kang of conning them out of $3 million under false pretences.
EOCO is also reportedly examining an additional $2.8 million that was allegedly stolen by the same suspect.
“There is no truth to reports that Mr Ashie Moore has received any payment of $800,000 from the suspect,” the statement clarified.
“In fact, it is Mr Kang who swindled Mr Ashie Moore and his partners, causing significant harm to their businesses.”
Legal team petitions attorney general
Given the high financial stakes and cross-border implications of the case, Ashie Moore’s legal team has petitioned the Attorney General’s Department to take over prosecution, arguing that the matter exceeds the jurisdiction and capacity of the police.
Ashie Moore also categorically denied various online allegations suggesting he had extorted money, forcibly taken Mr. Kang’s passport, or physically assaulted him.
“These claims are not only baseless and defamatory, but they are also part of an orchestrated campaign to damage Mr Ashie Moore’s reputation,” his lawyer said.
The NDC chairman emphasised that he remains committed to clearing his name and allowing the legal process to expose what he called “the real architect of the fraud.”
