A court has sent a former manager of a rural bank to prison for ten years. The sentence follows his conviction for fraud and theft. He stole money belonging to the bank.
The court determined that the former manager had embezzled a sum of about GH¢1.2 million. This money was entrusted to him while he worked for the financial institution. The court found him guilty of the charges.
The Judicial Service announced the sentence today. This case highlights the risks of financial impropriety within banking institutions.