An Accra High Court has handed a five-year prison sentence to a 45-year-old trader. This sentence is for hard labour.
The court found the trader guilty of defrauding a land buyer. He sold a piece of land that was not his property.
The Judicial Service confirmed the sentencing following a trial.
The victim reported the incident to the police after discovering the land belonged to someone else.
The prosecution presented evidence showing the trader's deception in the land transaction.
The sentence aims to deter others from engaging in similar fraudulent land sales.
This case highlights the risks involved in property transactions and the importance of due diligence.