A 45-year-old businessman faces charges in an Accra Circuit Court. A court filing states he allegedly defrauded multiple people.
The alleged fraud involved the sale of land that was not real. The total amount of money involved is said to be over GHS500,000.
The Accra Circuit Court has ordered the businessman to be kept in custody. This is while investigations continue into the allegations.
The case highlights the risks associated with property transactions. Authorities are urging caution when buying land.
Further court proceedings are expected as the case develops.