A Koforidua Circuit Court has remanded a 35-year-old businessman. The court is hearing accusations that he defiled a 16-year-old girl.
The businessman was arrested by the Ghana Police Service. His arrest followed a complaint lodged by the victim's family.
The alleged crime took place recently in the Koforidua district.
Details of the alleged defilement were presented in court.
The prosecutor requested the court to hold the suspect as investigations continue.
The court granted the request, sending the businessman to police custody.
This legal action underscores the seriousness with which defilement cases are treated.
The suspect will appear in court again once the police complete their investigations.