An Indian national has been sentenced to five years in prison. The Amasaman Circuit Court handed down the sentence.
The convicted man is identified as Shama. He is accused of printing a large amount of fake money.
The court found Shama guilty of producing counterfeit currency. This included millions of fake Ghana cedis and US dollars.
The arrest and conviction were carried out by law enforcement. Further details of the operation were not provided.
This action by the court sends a strong message against financial crimes. Counterfeiting money harms the economy.
The legal process involved the prosecutor presenting evidence. The court considered the evidence before reaching a verdict.
Shama will serve his sentence at a correctional facility. This is according to the court’s ruling.
The incident highlights the ongoing efforts to combat economic crimes in the country.