Thursday 21st June, 2018
A statement issued by Mr Samuel Koranteng,
Acting Corporate Services Executive, MTN, said MTN uncovered the suspected
Ponzi scheme an
Accra, June 21, GNA – Management of MTN says
it has received complaints from some of its Mobile Money customers, who
allegedly contributed to a Ponzi scheme operated by Savannah Brokerage
Investment and are demanding reversal of their respective amounts invested.
A statement issued by Mr Samuel Koranteng,
Acting Corporate Services Executive, MTN, said MTN uncovered the suspected
Ponzi scheme and took steps to safeguard the interest of its customers by
freezing the wallets.
It said the company also reported the case to
the police and the regulator for investigation.
The statement said the regulator through the
Financial Intelligence Centre was currently investigating the suspected
fraudulent or investment scam in relations to Savannah Brokerage Investment.
“MTN is working closely with the regulator to
ensure the right procedure is followed and all relevant obligations are
fulfilled before disbursement of any funds,” it added.
It said MTN was awaiting further direction and
clarification on the frozen funds and assured its valued customers that “once
we receive a clear directive after the investigation we shall comply.”
It also said Journalists or any other
interested persons seeking further information on the subject were advised to
contact MTN or the Regulator.
GNA