A photo of Greater Accra Regional Chairman of NDC, Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore

A “legal” showdown is gradually unfolding between Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, and a Singaporean businessman named Toh You Kang in what has become a high-stakes dispute involving millions of dollars, defrauding allegations and conflicting narratives.

The case, which is currently before the Dansoman Circuit Court, centers on claims of financial deceit and breach of trust involving a failed cable business venture in Ghana.

Criminal Case: Toh You Kang charged with fraud

According to a charge sheet from the Dansoman Circuit Court, Toh You Kang, 33, has been charged with defrauding by false pretenses contrary to Section 131(1) of Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29).

Court documents reveal that between May and August 2024, Toh allegedly convinced Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore to part with a sum of $3,000,000 under the pretext of setting up a joint cable business in Ghana.

Investigations indicate that the funds were transferred by a Chinese business partner of Ashie Moore into Toh’s account.

Instead of honouring the agreement, Toh reportedly absconded from Ghana and falsely informed the Chinese investor that the money had already been handed over to Ashie Moore.

Toh was arrested by the Accra Regional CID on May 28, 2025, upon his return to Ghana and is currently on remand.

He has reportedly admitted to receiving the money but claimed it was never meant to be transferred to Ashie Moore.

Civil Suit: Toh you Kang sues Ashie Moore

In an unexpected twist, Toh You Kang has filed a civil suit against Ashie Moore at the High Court in Accra, accusing the NDC chairman of fraudulently taking $800,000 from him as payment for an Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) cable supply contract that allegedly never materialized.

Toh, who identifies himself as CEO of NSG Group, claimed in his application that he was misled into believing that Moore had secured a multi-million-dollar contract with ECG and demanded advanced payment.

The Singaporean businessman also alleged he was subjected to abuse, threats and blackmail after arriving in Ghana at Moore’s request.

Moore’s Response: A smear campaign and complete falsehood

Ashie Moore has categorically denied all allegations in the civil suit through his lawyer, Gideon Tettey Tetteh, describing the claims as baseless and defamatory.

In a statement dated June 28, 2025, Tetteh stated, “The suspect rather defrauded Mr. Ashie Moore and his partners of $3 million… It is an absolute falsehood that an amount of $800,000 has been paid to Ashie Moore.”

The statement further clarified that the matter is under police investigation with a petition submitted to the Attorney General requesting the case to be moved beyond police jurisdiction due to its complexity and scale.

Tetteh also accused the Singaporean of damaging Moore’s businesses and misleading the public.

Chinese company backs Moore, disowns Toh You Kang

In a major development Foshan Yuejiaxin Wire & Cable Co., Ltd., a reputable cable manufacturing company based in Foshan City, Guangdong, China, has issued a public disclaimer distancing itself from Toh You Kang.

The statement, signed by the company’s Managing Director, Liang Liubing, condemned Toh’s actions, stating “Mr. Toh You Kang has been implicated in a series of fraudulent activities that have resulted in the loss of several millions of dollars to our company… He is presently facing multiple charges of fraud in Ghana”.

The company confirmed that it had entrusted significant funds to Toh for legitimate business transactions in Ghana including collaborations with Ashie Moore.

The funds, however, were allegedly misappropriated.

“We reaffirm our full support for Emmanuel Ashie Moore in his pursuit of justice,” the disclaimer added.

The company also disclosed that its Managing Director had personally visited Ghana, submitted evidence to the Ghana Police Service, and continues to assist in the investigation.

RE: ASHIE MOORE IN TROUBLE AGAIN; SUED FOR $2.2 MILLION

Our attention has been drawn to a story written without an author.

In as much as such stories do not require our attention since it is timorous on the part of the author to omit his or her name, we wish to set the records straight.

1. The suspect, Tou You Kang is on remand based on a complaint made by the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress ( NDC), Mr. Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore on the offence of defrauding by false pretense at the Greater Accra Regional Command.

2. ⁠The suspect is alleged to have defrauded Mr. Ashie Moore and his partners of $3 million.

3. ⁠The suspect is also being investigated by Economic Crime Office for allegedly stealing $2.8 million from Mr. Ashie Moore and partners.

4. ⁠A petition has been submitted to the Attorney General for the docket to be taken from the Police since it is beyond the threshold of the Police.

5. ⁠It is absolute falsehood that an amount of $800,000 has been paid to Mr. Ashie Moore.

6. ⁠The suspect rather swindled Mr Ashie Moore and his partners and caused damage to the businesses of Mr Ashie Moore and his partners. 7. Mr. Ashie Moore has never taken any performance fees from the suspect. The suspect rather feeds on the pocket of Mr. Ashie Moore.

8. Mr. Ashie Moore never took the passport of the suspect and has neither beaten nor robbed the suspect of his money.

9. All issues concerning the suspect are being handled by the Police and we trust the Police to act professionally.

10. Perpetrators peddling falsehood to tarnish the impeccable reputation of Mr. Ashie Moore will surely be fished out and legal actions will be taken against them.

END.

Gideon Tettey Tetteh, Esq.

Lawyer for Mr. Emmanuel Ashie Moore

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