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Bekwai Circuit Court Sentences Teacher to 10 Years for Stealing GH¢238,000 from Bosomefreho Rural Bank

4th February 2025

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | February 04| Bekwai Circuit Court Sentences Teacher to 10 Years for Stealing GH¢238,000 from Bosomefreho Rural Bank

A teacher in the Ashanti Region has been sentenced to 10 years in prison with hard labor for stealing GH¢238,000 from Bosomefreho Rural Bank using the Ghana Pay application.

The Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced a teacher, identified as Boateng, to 10 years in prison with hard labor after he was found guilty of stealing GH¢238,550.99 from the Bosomefreho Rural Bank. Boateng was convicted on his own plea, following a swift trial that shed light on his fraudulent activities.

How the Crime Was Uncovered

The prosecution, led by Detective Chief Inspector Eric Twum, revealed that the complainant, David Asare Atianeere, an internal auditor at Bosomefreho Rural Bank, detected irregularities during routine checks.

Between February 9, 2024, and February 26, 2024, Boateng executed unauthorized withdrawals using the Ghana Pay application, despite having a meager GH¢2.23 in his account.

The Arrest and Confession

Upon discovering the fraudulent transactions, the bank reported the case to the Ashanti South Regional CID on February 28, 2024. Boateng was subsequently arrested on March 13, 2024. During interrogation, he admitted to the offense in his caution statement.

He confessed to transferring sums of GH¢10,000, GH¢5,000, GH¢20,000, and GH¢5,000 to Isaac Kwaku Duah and another accomplice known only as Neymar for safekeeping.

Boateng also disclosed that he spent GH¢40,000 on a travel agent to process documents, indicating a possible plan to flee the country.

Court’s Verdict and Broader Implications

The court’s decision underscores the serious consequences of financial misconduct, particularly within the digital banking ecosystem. Authorities emphasized the need for enhanced security measures on digital financial platforms to curb similar fraudulent activities in the future.

This case serves as a stern deterrent to potential offenders, highlighting the legal system’s commitment to cracking down on financial crimes.

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