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The case involving GH¢1.2 million, which was allegedly stolen from customers’ accounts by former staff of a significant Ghanaian bank (name withheld), might be dismissed after Judge Ellen Ofei-Ayeh issued a second warning to strike out the case because the prosecution failed to submit necessary disclosures before the trial’s commencement.
Since June 26, 2023, the prosecution could not provide the required disclosures, stating reasons such as the need to amend the charge sheet, provide brief facts, and seek advice from the Attorney-General’s (A-G) Department.
Despite a two-week adjournment, the prosecution claims not to have received any response from the A-G. The Accra Circuit Court has issued a final warning to the prosecution, instructing them to file the required disclosures by August 3, 2023, to avoid the case being struck out. The judge emphasized that although some of the accused individuals were on bail, the first accused, Emmanuel Sakyi Afriyie, remained in custody on remand, restricting his liberty.
The case is scheduled to be adjourned to August 7, 2023.
The 25-year-old Emmanuel Sakyi Afriyie is charged with fraud, falsification of accounts, theft, and conspiracy. Afriyie is the only accused individual who has pleaded not guilty to the charges and been granted bail. It should be noted that some of the co-accused are still at large and are yet to be apprehended.
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Source: Omanghana.com
