A 28-year-old man is in police custody. He is a fisherman from the Central Region.
The man has been accused of defiling a 15-year-old girl. This is a serious crime.
The alleged incident took place in a local fishing community.
The Elmina District Court heard the case. The court decided the fisherman should be remanded.
This means he will stay in police custody while investigations continue.
The Judicial Service is handling the court proceedings.
More details about the case will emerge as the investigation progresses.