Ghanaian Teacher Loses Life Savings in Brutal Money Ritual Scam

A Ghanaian teacher has lost thousands of cedis in a money ritual scam, highlighting a growing trend of fraud linked to spiritual promises. Kofi Boateng fell victim after being lured by claims of instant wealth through supernatural means. His case is part of a wider surge in such scams, with authorities recording over 200 similar incidents since 2020.

Boateng was approached by a self-proclaimed spiritualist who promised to turn GH₵1,000 into GH₵500,000 using rituals. Trusting the offer, he handed over a total of GH₵13,000—money that belonged to his wife. The scammer then gave him a sealed pot, insisting it contained the multiplied cash.

When Boateng opened the pot, he found only sand, paper, and cloth. The fraudster had also demanded an additional GH₵10,000 as a 'thanksgiving' payment once the ritual supposedly succeeded. This incident mirrors a rising pattern of scams, particularly between 2023 and 2025, where social media ads and TV broadcasts promote fake spiritual wealth schemes. Authorities, including the police and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), have flagged concerns over unregulated spiritual advertisements. Many victims, like Boateng, are left financially ruined after trusting these deceptive promises.

The case has renewed calls for stricter oversight of spiritual advertisements across media platforms. Boateng's loss of GH₵13,000 underscores the real financial harm caused by these scams. With over 200 reported cases since 2020, regulators face pressure to curb the spread of such fraudulent schemes.