Bekwai Circuit Court Sentences Teacher to 10 Years in Prison with Hard Labor for Stealing Over GH¢238,000 from Bosomefreho Rural Bank
The Bekwai Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Isaac Apietu, has sentenced a 36-year-old teacher, John Ankomah Boateng, to 10 years in prison with hard labor for stealing GH¢238,550.99 from Bosomefreho Rural Bank Limited in the Ashanti Region.
The convict, a teacher at Freso SDA Junior High School in the Bosomefreho District, pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing and was convicted on his own plea.
The prosecution, led by Detective Chief Inspector Eric Twum, explained that the complainant, David Asare Atianeere, an internal auditor for Bosomefreho Rural Bank, reported the theft after detecting fraudulent transactions between February 9, 2024, and February 26, 2024.
During this period, the accused unlawfully withdrew a total of GH¢238,550.99 using the Ghana Pay application, despite having only GH¢2.23 in his account.
Following the discovery, the case was reported to the Ashanti South Regional CID on February 28, 2024, leading to Boateng’s arrest on March 13, 2024.
In his caution statement, Boateng admitted to the offense, revealing that he transferred sums of GH¢10,000, GH¢5,000, GH¢20,000, and GH¢5,000 to one Isaac Kwaku Duah and an individual identified only as Neymar for safekeeping. He further disclosed that he used GH¢40,000 to engage a travel agent to process travel documents for him.
The court’s ruling highlights the consequences of financial misconduct and serves as a deterrent to potential offenders. Authorities have reiterated the importance of safeguarding digital financial platforms to prevent such fraudulent activities.
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