A former bank manager has been sent to prison for stealing money. The court ordered him to serve 10 years.

The former manager worked at a rural bank in the Central Region. He was found guilty of taking money from the bank.

The amount stolen was GH¢500,000. This was confirmed by a court filing.

He faced several charges. These included fraud and theft. The Accra High Court heard the case.

The court found him guilty of all charges. He will serve his sentence in prison.