Trader Remanded for Faking Robbery After Allegedly Stealing US$60,000

Dealer Remanded for Faking Theft After Allegedly Stealing US$60,000

Two merchants, Mustapha Mohammed and Dauda Mohammed, have been arraigned earlier than the Dansoman Circuit Court docket over allegations of stealing US$60,000 that was entrusted to them for enterprise functions.

The accused individuals pleaded not responsible to expenses of stealing, abetment of crime, and deceiving a public officer throughout a courtroom session held on June 4, 2025.

The presiding choose, Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, ordered the accused to be remanded in police custody and adjourned the case to June 16, 2025.

Chief Inspector Kwadwo Aboagye, prosecuting, advised the courtroom that on Could 22, 2025, the complainant, Hassan Muntari, a businessman based mostly in Awoshie, handed over US$60,000 to the primary accused, Mustapha Mohammed, underneath the impression that it was to be delivered to a contractor in Achimota. The quantity was to be returned in Ghana cedi equal (GH¢720,000.00).

In response to the prosecution, Mustapha claimed the contractor wanted the funds urgently. Nevertheless, after receiving the cash round noon at Okaishie, Mustapha did not return as agreed.

Repeated makes an attempt by the complainant to succeed in him had been unsuccessful. Later, Mustapha claimed he had been robbed by 4 males on two motorbikes and was receiving therapy at Achimota Hospital.

When questioned by police on the Achimota Faculty Police Station, Mustapha alleged the theft befell round 6:30 p.m. on the identical day. Nevertheless, additional investigations revealed inconsistencies in his account. An itemised telephone invoice confirmed he had not been at Achimota as claimed. Close by hawkers additionally denied witnessing any theft.

Additional investigation led to the arrest of the second accused, Dauda Mohammed, who confessed to involving Mustapha within the scheme. Dauda claimed he wanted the cash to clear items on the Tema Harbour and had promised to return it with curiosity after promoting the objects.

Nevertheless, Dauda and one other confederate, Zakaru Musah (at present at giant), allegedly took the cash to a spiritualist recognized solely as “Mallam” (additionally at giant), claiming the Mallam may “double” the cash. Each Zakaru and the Mallam disappeared with the money.

After realising that they had been duped, Dauda reportedly suggested Mustapha to pretend a theft. Mustapha then inflicted an damage on himself and went to the hospital earlier than submitting a false report back to the police.

Mustapha now faces three expenses: stealing underneath Part 124(1) of the Felony Offences Act, abetment of crime, and deceiving a public officer underneath Part 251 of the identical Act. Dauda is charged with abetment of crime.

The police are persevering with investigations and efforts are underway to apprehend Zakaru Musah and the Mallam, each of whom stay at giant.

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