An Accra Circuit Court has handed down a five-year prison sentence to a man for internet fraud. The court found him guilty of defrauding people through online scams.
The sentence includes hard labour. This means the convict will also be required to perform manual work as part of his punishment.
He was convicted after a trial where evidence proved his involvement in fraudulent online activities. The exact nature of the scams was not detailed in the court filing.
Legal action followed an investigation into the online fraud. The court's decision aims to deter others from similar criminal acts.
This sentencing underscores the judiciary's stance against cybercrimes and financial fraud targeting citizens.