A 17-year-old boy has been remanded in custody by the Koforidua Circuit Court. He faces a charge of defiling a 9-year-old girl.
The alleged incident took place in a village within the Eastern Region. Details of the alleged offence were presented in court.
The court heard that the victim is 9 years old. The accused teenager is 17 years old.
Legal proceedings are underway following the arrest of the teenager.
The case has been adjourned to a later date for further hearing.
The exact date when the alleged defilement occurred is part of the ongoing investigation.
The Ghana Police Service is handling the investigation into the matter.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances of the alleged crime.