Queen mother of Ayite Kortor, Jewel Oquaye Prempeh, has been arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court on charges of defrauding by false pretenses.

She allegedly collected GH₵93,000 with the promise of enlisting 15 applicants into various Ghanaian security services and institutions but failed to fulfill the commitment.

During the court appearance, Jewel pleaded not guilty to the charges but expressed her intention to refund the money to the complainant. The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Daniel Danku, did not oppose bail but requested that the conditions ensure the accused's attendance in court.

The prosecution outlined that the complainant, Osman Zakari, was a businessman residing in Abeka, Accra, while the accused was the queen mother of Ayite Kortor Community in Madina, Accra.

In 2021, the accused allegedly informed the complainant about recruitment opportunities in various institutions, claiming to have connections in high-profile government offices.

After the complainant expressed interest, Jewel reportedly collected GH₵93,000 as an initial payment and obtained soft copies of certificates and application forms from 15 applicants. Despite promises to secure jobs within two months, the accused allegedly failed to deliver and went into hiding.

Following a police report, Jewel was arrested, and in her investigation caution statement, she admitted to collecting the money but failing to secure jobs for the applicants.

The court granted her bail in the sum of GH₵100,000 with one Ghanaian citizen as a surety. The case has been adjourned to February 14, 2024.