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A fellow jailed for stealing 500 GH sales to take care of a pregnant woman
A bus driver (fellow driver) who ran away with his captain's daily sales to support his pregnant wife was sentenced to one month in prison by a district court. court in Accra.
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Asare told the court that he badly needed this money for his pregnant wife who was due to give birth this month.
Asare had initially denied the prosecution, but after being repeatedly questioned by the court, he had acknowledged the offense and had been guilty of it.
The court confirmed that during his first and second appearances, he informed the court that the money had fallen into a pit latrine. At his third appearance, he broke down and confirmed that he had sent the money to his pregnant wife in Volta. Region.
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When convicted, the court took into account that he was a young and first offender. In addition, his master testified that he was a well-bred young adult.
The court then sentenced him to one month's imprisonment. In addition, he must repay the amount by June 2019 at the latest.
The Prosecution had told the Court that Asare was working for Oppong as the driver's second on the Lapaz-Circle road and was living with him at Avenor in Accra.
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The prosecution stated that on December 23, 2018, after the completion of the work, Asare had asked to be excused to answer the call of nature and had disappeared with the proceeds of the transport amounting to 500,000 GH.
According to the Prosecution, Oppong waited but Asare never appeared. He therefore complained to the Old Fadama Police Station, where Asare was later arrested on December 30.
The prosecution said that Asare had been released on bail from a police investigation, while he had promised to work to repay the money, but that he had failed he was subsequently charged.
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