Koo Fori: Actor Reportedly Arrested Over Alleged $50K Fraud, Video of Him in Handcuffs Surfaces

• Koo Fori was reportedly arrested by the police over an alleged $50,000 fraud on Friday, May 9, 2025
• A video of the veteran actor being escorted by police personnel while in handcuffs surfaced on social media
• Koo Fori will remain in police custody until he appears before the court on Monday, May 12, 2025

Veteran Ghanaian actor Seth Kwabena Kyere Karikari, popularly known as Koo Fori, has courted attention after a video of him in handcuffs emerged on social media on Friday, May 9, 2025.

According to reports, the actor, renowned for his role as a drunkard in the popular Ghanaian local comedy-drama series Efiewura, was arrested for allegedly defrauding a US-based Ghanaian businessman of $50k.

In a video shared by Atinka TV, Koo Fori, who is the general manager of Accra-based broadcast station Bryt TV, was seen in handcuffs as police personnel escorted him to the premises of the Accra central police command.

It is alleged that Koo Fori received the hefty sum of money from a California-based Ghanaian individual under the guise of making a legitimate investment.

However, Koo Fori allegedly failed to deliver on the promise and reportedly went into hiding after collecting the money.

Per reports, the victim, whose identity is unknown, reported the alleged fraud case to the authorities after several unsuccessful attempts to recover the funds from the Bryt TV general manager.

Koo Fori also allegedly defaulted on the repayment of the money and ignored a summons to appear before a judge at the Dansoman District Court on April 17, 2025. His refusal to heed the court's summons led to a bench warrant for his arrest.

The popular Efiewura TV series actor was initially scheduled to appear before the court on Friday, May 9, 2025, but his appearance was postponed to Monday, May 12, 2025. He will remain in police custody until the next hearing.

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Reactions to Koo Fori's arrest

YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:

bradhip_1 commented:

"No be fraud. Sometimes, Ghanaians trust these popular figures and decide to hand them money so they connect them to deals or opportunities. But just like any other business, it can fail. Then they go on to report as fraud."

_therealbee_ said:

"Our own Koo Fori...naah there must be a mistake somewhere."

RichyDonPapa wrote:

"By the time this case is resolved, his reputation will likely be irreparably damaged. Often, these alleged victims, particularly women, aren’t actually scammed. Instead, it’s usually a case of a romantic relationship gone sour."

MrCute_gh commented:

"Most of these celebrities dey use demma popularity to fraud innocent people low key and they come give us unnecessary pressure, showing us extravagant lifestyle. The problem is not everyone when you fraud will let it go."

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Source: YEN.com.gh