Two bus conductors have been fined GHC6,000 each by a circuit court. The Nsuta Circuit Court convicted Attakora Stephen, 24, and Yaw Poku, 36. They are both from Asante Mampong.
The court found them guilty of stealing a mobile phone. The incident involved the theft of an iPhone.
Each conductor faces a one-year prison sentence if they fail to pay the fine. This decision comes after their conviction for the crime.
The court's ruling emphasizes the seriousness of theft, even involving smaller items like mobile phones.
Authorities continue to prosecute cases of theft across the region.