Police in the Upper East Region have launched a manhunt for a suspect, Mark Zakaria, after a High Court in Bolgatanga issued a warrant for his arrest on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Zakaria is accused of defrauding approximately 230 job seekers to the tune of GH¢2.8 million.
According to police investigations, between March and November 2024, Zakaria posed as a middleman offering employment opportunities within the public sector.
He lured victims with promises of job placements and further assured them that their money would be refunded if the opportunities failed to materialize.
Nearly a year later, Zakaria failed to deliver on his promises, ceased all communication with the victims, and subsequently went into hiding.
The victims later filed complaints with the Bolgatanga police, prompting legal action that led to the issuance of the arrest warrant by the High Court.
Police intelligence indicates that Zakaria may be hiding in Tamale, Accra, or possibly abroad in Australia. Authorities are urging the public to report any information on his whereabouts.
