A woman will spend the next five years in prison. The Circuit Court handed down the sentence today. This follows her conviction on fraud charges.
The woman, aged 35, had defrauded a businesswoman. She tricked the businesswoman out of GH¢50,000.
She falsely claimed she could secure a contract for the businesswoman. This promise was not true.
The court heard evidence presented by the prosecution. The evidence proved her guilt in the fraud scheme.
The Judicial Service oversees court proceedings. The sentence reflects the seriousness of the financial crime committed.