A trader named Joseph Kojo Mensah appeared in an Accra Circuit Court. He is 45 years old.
Mensah faces accusations of defrauding a Chinese national. The amount involved is GH₵88,000.
The court heard that Mensah allegedly posed as a gold dealer. He is said to have misled the victim into believing he could provide gold.
Prosecutors told the court that the alleged crime occurred recently. The victim reported the incident to the police.
Following investigations, Mensah was arrested and brought before the court.
The court heard arguments from the prosecution for Mensah to be remanded.
The defense asked for bail, but the judge decided otherwise.
The judge has ordered Mensah to be held in custody. The case has been adjourned for further hearing.
This is a matter before the judicial system.