Lawyers for Hagar Emaser say they will sue Bills Micro-Credit Company Limited and its employees. This action comes after a video spread online showing the petty trader allegedly being assaulted by staff of the company.
Private legal practitioner Ross Osei Owusu confirmed the planned lawsuit. He stated that the civil action is in response to the incident depicted in the widely shared video.
The video shows individuals believed to be staff of the micro-credit company allegedly mistreating Hagar Emaser. The exact location and date of the alleged assault are currently under review.
Mr. Owusu detailed the intention to pursue legal recourse through a civil court. The specific damages sought will be determined as the case progresses.
This legal challenge highlights concerns about the conduct of recovery agents in the micro-finance sector. The lawsuit aims for accountability for the alleged actions.