A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to ten years in prison. This punishment is with hard labour.
The Accra court found him guilty of snatching mobile phones from people on the street. He committed these crimes in Accra.
Details from the court filing show the man has a history of similar criminal acts. This factored into the judge's decision.
The court's ruling was made on May 20, 2026. The sentence aims to deter others from committing similar crimes.
This conviction highlights the ongoing issue of mobile phone theft in the capital. Authorities continue efforts to combat street crime.