Two Duped over UG Land Sale Scam

At least two people have fallen victim to a University of Ghana land sale scam, the institution has confirmed.

The two are said to have paid monies to some individuals at Osu in the Greater Accra Region who claim parts of the institution’s land at National Service Farms and the boundary near Papaos have been ceded to them.

“Information available to the Management of the University through the Physical Development and Municipal Services Directorate (PDMSD) indicates that at least two people have fallen victim to this fraudulent scheme,” the University said in a statement.

It said that after making the payment, the victims were asked to approach the University for consent.

“One of these cases is currently under investigation by National Security. In this regard, investigators have visited the University on multiple occasions as part of their ongoing inquiries.”

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The Director of the Public Affairs Directorate of the UG, Dr. Elizier Taiba Ameyaw-Buronyah, in the statement affirmed that no part of the institution’s land has been ceded to anyone.

“The University of Ghana has observed, with concern, recent attempts by certain individuals, reportedly from Osu, to mislead members of the public into believing that the Government has ceded portions of the University’s land to them,” it said in a statement.

“The University wishes to state clearly that no part of its land has been ceded to any individual, group or community and no one has been authorised to sell land on its behalf. The University’s lands remain its property and ARE NOT FOR SALE.”

Caution
She further cautioned the public to avoid dealing with anyone claiming ownership or authority to sell portions of the University’s land.

She suggested that such persons get reported to the police.

“Persons who have been approached or believe they may have been defrauded are advised to report the matter to the University and the relevant security agencies immediately.”

The University of Ghana says it is resolute in safeguarding its lands as a vital institutional resource.

“As part of this commitment, the University continues to work closely with state authorities to prevent encroachment, investigate fraudulent activities and address all forms of misrepresentation related to its property.”

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini