A 56-year-old businessman, George Narh, is in police custody. He appeared before the Dansoman Circuit Court on March 23, 2026.
Narh is accused of defrauding a chairman of the CBS Group. The alleged fraud involved GH¢500,000.
Prosecutors say Narh pretended he would supply gold. He took the money under this false promise.
The charge against Narh is defrauding by false pretence. This is against Section 131 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
The court ordered Narh to be remanded. He will remain in police custody.
The Ghana Police Service is investigating the matter. Further details are expected.
This case highlights risks in business dealings. Due diligence is important when engaging in significant transactions.
The Dansoman Circuit Court will hear the case again on a date to be determined.