Some people who claim to have been defrauded by self-described evangelist Patricia Asiedua, also known as Nana Agradaa, have retaliated against those who have accused them of being greedy.
The victims insist that Nana Agradaa tricked them into parting with their money in exchange for more money.
Nana Agradaa allegedly stole money from some of her church members under the pretense of doubling the money. She was apprehended on Sunday and placed in police prison on Monday.
She is charged with seven counts of defrauding under false pretenses and using deceptive TV and newspaper advertisements to seduce her victims.
Prince Yeboah, one of the accused victims of the money-doubling fraud, claimed that while he accepts responsibility for his actions, he still wants his money returned to him.
"I sent the money because, based on what Nana Agradaa stated during the church service, it didn't seem like she was deceiving us. She made comments that seemed to imply that she is a woman in Christ. It was very convincing.
If Nana Agradaa is found guilty, the Ghana Charismatic Bishops Conference demands the appropriate authorities to implement the laws.
Rev. Kwesi Deh, general secretary of the Ghana Charismatic Bishops' Conference, urged law enforcement to take action to stop such illegal acts committed in the name of God.
It is possible for people to commit crimes and conduct fraud in the name of religion. Thank goodness Ghana has a fairly civilized society and that all of these offenses are covered by the law. Therefore, in my opinion, this matter should be addressed by legislation.
Further pushing back against requests for the government to control churches and their activities in the nation, the Ghana Charismatic Bishops Conference.
"Churches in our nation are the most neatly organized. There are certainly criminals. Additionally, churches do not fear regulation; rather, we object to the kind of legislation that is being discussed. There are many registered churches. Laws that restrict how things are done are something we oppose.
"If someone is a victim of a money-doubling fraud, the topic of church regulation shouldn't come up. It was never intended to be a religious act.
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