After being arrested on Friday, May 10, 2025, on a $50,000 fraud case, veteran Ghanaian actor Seth Kwabena Kyere Karikari, better known by his stage name as Koo Fori, was freed from police detention.
Koo Fori was spotted at a pre-launch celebration for Peekak Sardine at the Accra-based broadcaster Bryt TV, where he is presently General Manager, in a TikTok video posted by comedy actor and social media star Nana Tornado. The star of the Efiewura series showed up in a cheerful mood, mingling with Tornado, and ultimately spoke up about the topic.
Despite appearing cheerful, Koo Fori refused to provide any particulars on the matter, saying only, At the right time, we shall address the issue properly.
On Friday, May 9, 2025, Atinka TV released a video of him being brought by police officials to the Accra Central Police Command while in handcuffs, which sparked the initial news of his arrest.
The actor is suspected of scamming a Ghanaian businessman located in the United States of ,000, according to many sources.
He is well known for his humorous depiction of a drunkard in the famous Ghanaian sitcom Efiewura. According to reports, the money was requested under the guise of a legitimate investment offer. According to some reports, the money was meant to be used to buy a piece of land.
On the other hand, Koo Fori reportedly broke the pledge and fled into hiding. The investor, who wishes to remain anonymous, filed an official complaint with the police after many attempts to retrieve the money failed.
Other accounts state that Koo Fori disregarded a court summons from the Dansoman District Court, where he was supposed to appear on April 17, 2025, and failed on reparation. Due to his noncompliance, a bench warrant for his arrest was issued.
Source: Dklassgh.com