An Accra Circuit Court has detained a 25-year-old man. He is accused of a serious crime against a 13-year-old girl.
The alleged incident took place in the Ga South Municipality, according to court filings.
The man was brought before the court on Tuesday. The prosecutor requested that he be held in custody.
The court agreed and ordered that the accused man remain in police custody. Details of the specific allegations were presented to the judge.
The case is being handled by the Ghana Police Service. Investigators are gathering more information.
The court has set a date for the next hearing. This will allow legal proceedings to continue.
This legal action follows an investigation by the Ghana Police Service.