Legal storm brews as NDC’s Ashie Moore and Singaporean businessman Toh You Kang trade fraud allegations in multi-million-dollar dispute

A high-stakes legal showdown is unfolding in Ghana between the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, and Singaporean businessman Toh You Kang. The case, involving allegations of fraud, breach of trust, unlawful detention, and controversial claims of campaign funding, has spilled into both criminal and civil courts, drawing public attention for its political and financial implications.

Mr. Toh You, the 33-year-old CEO of NSG Group, stands accused of defrauding Ashie Moore and his partners of $3 million. According to court documents, the money was transferred between May and August 2024 for the supposed establishment of a joint cable manufacturing venture in Ghana. Ashie Moore alleges that Mr. Toh You absconded after receiving the funds and falsely claimed to a Chinese investor that the money had been handed over to him.

Mr. Toh You was arrested upon re-entering Ghana on May 28, 2025. He admitted to receiving the funds but denied they were meant for Moore, prompting police investigations by the Accra Regional CID and the Economic Crime Office. The complexity and size of the case have triggered a petition to the Attorney General for elevated prosecution.

In a twist, Mr. Toh You has filed a civil lawsuit at the High Court in Accra, accusing Ashie Moore of fraud, extortion, and human rights violations. He alleges that Ashie Moore deceived him into paying $800,000 as a “performance fee” for a phantom contract with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), and that he was lured to Ghana only to be unlawfully detained and robbed of $10,000 at a private location after Moore allegedly confiscated his passport.

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Mr. Toh You is seeking the recovery of the $800,000 and GH¢20 million (approximately $1.6 million) in damages. In court affidavits, he claims he was subjected to physical assault and denied legal counsel after being handed over to police.

Ashie Moore, through his lawyer Gideon Tettey Tetteh, has denied all allegations, describing them as baseless and defamatory. He maintains that Mr. Toh You is the one who orchestrated fraud against him and his business partners, causing significant financial harm. Moore’s legal team insists no “performance fee” was ever received and has threatened legal action against any party spreading falsehoods about the NDC regional chairman.

Adding weight to Ashie Moore’s defence, Chinese cable manufacturer Foshan Yuejiaxin Wire & Cable Co., Ltd., has issued a public disclaimer distancing itself from Mr. Toh You. In a statement signed by its Managing Director Liang Liubing, the company accused Mr. Toh You of misappropriating millions of dollars intended for joint business efforts in Ghana and affirmed its support for Moore.

The dispute has taken a political turn with Toh claiming in his civil filings that he donated $1.5 million to the NDC during the 2024 election campaign. He alleges that the funds, channelled through Ashie Moore, were used for campaign materials supporting the party’s “24-hour economy” agenda. Mr. Toh You further claims that former President John Dramani Mahama’s name was used to convince him of the legitimacy of the arrangement. Neither Mahama nor the NDC has responded to these claims.