A court in Accra has sentenced a Nigerian national to five years in prison. The sentence includes hard labor.
The man was found guilty of defrauding a Ghanaian businessman. The amount involved was GH₵50,000.
He operated a fake investment scheme. This led to the loss of the money for the businessman.
The Accra High Court delivered the verdict and sentence. The court also ordered the convict to refund the stolen money.
This case highlights the risks associated with fake investment opportunities.
Authorities continue to investigate and prosecute such financial crimes.