Ghanaian Pastor Arrested in Alleged $100,000 Fraudulent Scheme in Canada
- A Ghanaian man identified as Isaac Oppong has been arrested in Ontario, Canada, over allegations of involvement in a large-scale fraud scheme
- Oppong is facing 10 charges, including fraud, money laundering, the possession of property obtained by crime, and conspiracy to commit an offence
- Authorities continue to follow leads as part of an expanded investigation into the complex fraudulent network allegedly involving the Ghanaian pastor
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A Ghanaian pastor, Isaac Oppong, has been arrested by police in Vaughan, Ontario, in Canada over his alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme targeting a government social support programme.
Oppong, a legal resident of Canada and a pastor affiliated with the Miracle Arena for All Nations church, is accused of being part of a 15-member group suspected of exploiting a government initiative designed to assist individuals at risk of homelessness.
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The programme, known as Project Great One, is part of the region’s Homelessness Prevention Programme, which supports vulnerable individuals not currently on other social assistance systems.
Police alleged that the 38-year-old is the mastermind of the syndicate, which is believed to have fraudulently obtained nearly $100,000 between January and December 2024.
According to investigators, a review by York Region staff uncovered multiple applications containing falsified information, triggering a broader probe that began in April 2025.
Oppong now faces 10 charges, including fraud, identity fraud, laundering proceeds of crime, possession of property obtained by crime, and conspiracy to commit an offence.
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Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing and have indicated that additional victims may be identified as the case develops.
The Miracle Arena for All Nations church has stated that it did not know about the alleged fraudulent activities until it was informed of the investigations in November 2025.
Police continue to pursue leads as part of the widening investigation into the alleged scheme.
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Wife reportedly scams hubby of GH₵120k
In another report, a Ghanaian woman reportedly used her husband's money to travel to Europe from their home country without the man's knowledge.
The husband, who lived in Canada, stated that he was undertaking a building project in Ghana and sent some money to his wife to facilitate the process.
In an interview with DJ Nyaami, the man said his wife had even encouraged him to travel abroad so they could secure a better future for their children.
"My wife convinced me to travel abroad for the sake of the future of our children. When I travelled, I did not hand my business in Ghana over to her because of her poor relationship with money. However, she started complaining.
"So I sent her GH₵120,000 to fund a building project we were undertaking. After she received the money, I did not hear foe a while. My wife later called me to inform me that she had left for Europe," he alleged.
Upon further enquiries, the woman reportedly told her husband that she used the money he sent for the building to fund her travel, promising to pay him back.
The man said his wife's alleged action had left him disappointed, and even though he reported the incident to his in-laws, nothing had come from this.
The man said he now wanted to return to Ghana since it was not his idea to travel.
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Woman shares ex-husband's alleged abuse
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian in Canada had narrated how she escaped from her ex-husband due to alleged abuse.
Despite an apology, Afua said the behaviour continued while abroad, leading her to leave and later gain full custody of their children.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
