Ottu Acheampong arrested at Nsuta Circuit Court for posing as lawyer

Ottu Acheampong was apprehended on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Nsuta Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region for allegedly impersonating a legal practitioner. The suspect is accused of soliciting money from members of the public under the guise of providing professional legal representation. His arrest was executed by two state prosecutors who became suspicious of his activities while they were conducting business at the court.

The suspect's activities were brought to a halt after he was observed attempting to handle cases within the courtroom. Witnesses indicated that Acheampong had been actively approaching individuals involved in legal disputes, offering his services as a lawyer in exchange for various sums of money. Officials at the Nsuta Circuit Court moved to intervene after his conduct raised questions regarding his credentials and professional standing within the Ghanaian legal fraternity.

Following his apprehension by the state prosecutors, Acheampong is expected to face formal charges related to personation and fraud. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the judicial system in identifying and prosecuting individuals who exploit vulnerable litigants by posing as qualified attorneys. Authorities have previously advised the public to verify the status of legal representatives through the Ghana Bar Association to ensure they are receiving legitimate legal services.