A lawyer for Hagar Emaser stated that a lawsuit will be filed against Bills Micro Credit Limited and its employees. This action comes after a video circulated showing the alleged assault of the petty trader by company workers.
Private legal practitioner Ross Osei Owusu confirmed the legal action. He spoke to Fritz Delanyo Amegashie.
The video shows Emaser reportedly being beaten by staff members of the microfinance company.
The lawsuit will be a civil case. Details about the exact date of the incident or the location of the alleged assault were not immediately available.
The lawyer did not specify the full extent of the injuries sustained by Emaser.
Further details regarding the legal proceedings will be made public as they become available.