A field cashier has been remanded into police custody. The Nkawie Circuit Court ordered the detention.
The suspect allegedly stole GH¢147,536.00 from a credit union. The incident occurred in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
Details of how the money was stolen were not immediately available. Police are continuing their investigation into the matter.
The court appearance followed an arrest by law enforcement. Further court dates will be set as the investigation progresses.
This case highlights the importance of financial oversight within cooperative institutions.