A court in Ghana has sentenced a man to 10 years in jail. He was found guilty of defiling a 15-year-old girl.
The incident happened in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The Judicial Service confirmed the sentencing.
The age of the victim made the crime serious. Prosecutors presented evidence to the court.
The man will serve his sentence in a Ghanaian prison. The court's decision reflects the seriousness of the offense.
This sentence is part of the country's efforts to protect children.