A taxi driver has been sent to jail by a court in Accra. He is accused of stealing a large sum of money from someone he gave a ride to.

The amount stolen is said to be GH¢15,000. This happened after a trip the driver completed.

The Accra Circuit Court decided to keep the driver in police custody. He will remain there while the police continue their investigation.

Prosecutors say the driver drove away with the client's money.

The exact details of how the alleged theft occurred are still being looked into by the authorities.

This case highlights potential risks when transporting money.

The court has scheduled a future date to discuss the case further.