A man has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Ghanaian court. He was found guilty of defrauding a businessman. The court heard that the man took GHC50,000.
The businessman was promised a big contract. The convict admitted to committing fraud. He also admitted to making false promises.
The court convicted him on charges of fraud and false pretenses. The Judicial Service confirmed the sentence.
This case highlights the dangers of business deals that seem too good to be true. Authorities urge people to be careful when making agreements.