Samuel Karikari, popularly known as Koo Ofori from ‘Efiewura’, has been granted ₵320,000 after pleading not guilty to charges of defrauding a US-based Ghanaian of $50,000.
On Monday, May 12, Koo Ofori appeared before the Dansoman Circuit Court after he was arrested by the Accra Central Police Command on Friday.
In a viral video shared on social media, Koo-Ofori was spotted handcuffed to the court.
The case was rescheduled to Monday, May 12, 2025, with the court failing to convene.
Koo Ofori was charged with defrauding under false pretences and was later granted bail to the tune of ₵320,000 with three sureties.
According to reports, Koo Ofori was arrested for defrauding a U.S-based Ghanaian of $50,000.
Reports from Kasoa-based radio suggest the victim in California transferred the said amount to Koo-Ofori for a genuine investment opening.
However, the information gathered suggests Koo-Ofori allegedly absconded with the money, failing to fulfil any investment commitments.
According to court documents, sighted indicated the veteran actor defaulted on payments and failed to appear before the Dansoman District Court on April 17, 2025
