A court in Accra has sentenced a 40-year-old man to five years in prison.
The man was found guilty of defrauding an investor of GH¢30,000.
The court heard that the convict promised the investor very good returns on a business.
However, the business the convict spoke about did not exist.
The Ghana Police Service investigated the matter.
The Judicial Service presided over the court case.
This case highlights the dangers of investment scams.
Authorities continue to warn the public about such fraudulent schemes.