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News of his arrest first broke on Friday, 9 May 2025, after Atinka TV circulated a video showing him in handcuffs being escorted by police officers to the Accra Central Police Command.

According to multiple reports, the actor — known for his comedic portrayal of a drunkard in the popular Ghanaian series Efiewura — is accused of defrauding a Ghanaian businessman based in the United States of $50,000. The sum was reportedly solicited under the pretext of a genuine investment opportunity. Some accounts suggest the funds were intended for the purchase of a plot of land.

However, Koo Fori allegedly failed to deliver on the promise and subsequently went into hiding. The aggrieved investor, whose identity remains undisclosed, lodged a formal complaint with the police after repeated efforts to recover the funds proved futile.

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Further reports indicate that Koo Fori defaulted on repayment and ignored a court summons issued by the Dansoman District Court, where he was expected to appear on 17 April 2025. His failure to comply led to a bench warrant being issued for his arrest.

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Although the actor was initially expected to make his first court appearance on Friday, 9 May, the hearing was postponed to Monday, 12 May 2025.