The Adentan Circuit Court One has remanded a 47-year-old employee of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Prince Edwin Brem, over his alleged involvement in a high-profile tugboat fraud estimated at US$500,000.
Brem, who is also described as a businessman, was taken into police custody and subsequently arraigned before the court in connection with the alleged fraudulent acquisition of a maritime vessel identified as MV Ebenever, a tugboat valued at approximately US$500,000 (about ¢5.44 million).
Prosecutors have preferred multiple charges against the suspect, including defrauding by pretense and forgery of official stamps.
According to preliminary investigations, Brem allegedly exploited his position at the GPHA to lend credibility to his dealings. He is accused of unlawfully using the name and reputation of the authority to deceive victims, often presenting himself as a high-ranking government official with the mandate to broker maritime transactions.
Investigators believe the suspect used this false representation to induce victims into parting with large sums of money under the guise of securing ownership of the tugboat.
Since news of his arrest became public, the scope of the alleged fraud appears to be expanding. Police sources say several additional complainants have reported to the Adentan Police Station, alleging that they were defrauded by Brem in separate but related transactions.
Some of the alleged victims have commended the Adentan Police Service for what they describe as swift and professional handling of the case, particularly the prompt commencement of prosecution.
The court has ordered that Prince Edwin Brem remain in custody to enable police to continue investigations, especially as more potential victims emerge.
He is expected to reappear before the court on January 29, 2026.
By paqmediagh/Peter Quao Adattor
