Kenneth Asamoah, a trader who allegedly forged the signature of a Prudential Bank customer to defraud the customer of 38 million cedis appeared before an Accra Circuit Court on Monday.
The accused, who pleaded not guilty to the charges of stealing and forgery was admitted to a bail of 80 million cedis with two sureties and is to re-appear on September 10, 2007 for hearing.
The accused, who is a resident of Abeka on August 13, 2007 stole a cheque leaflet of the Prudential Bank with account No.001006357008 belonging to one English Ali Kadiri. He then sent the cheque covering the amount of 38 million cedis to the Ecobank, Dansoman Branch for clearance and cashing.
Prosecuting, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) George Abavelin said the complainant, Anna C. Taylor is a banker whiles the accused is a trader residing at Abeka.
He said on Aug. 13, 2007, the accused presented a Prudential Bank cheque No.001006357008 dated August 9, 2007 with the face value of 38 million cedis in the name of Ali Kadiri through Ecobank, Dansoman Branch for clearing.
Before clearing the cheque, the complainant, who is the manager of Prudential Bank examined the features on the cheque and also checked the drawer's signature with the signature of the customer English Ali Kadiri and noticed some irregularities.
He said when the customer was invited, he denied any knowledge about the cheque.
He said the accused was arrested and handed over to the police who, after searching him, found several other cheques hidden in his socks.
Source: GNA
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
Latest Stories
-
Leading Ladies Network empowers young female voters on Ghana’s electoral processes
57 seconds -
Time for empty rhetoric has passed – Private universities students want action against galamsey
5 mins -
Include PNC in the 2024 election; we are also bound to make mistakes – Awingobit
7 mins -
Dr. Okoe Boye appointed to Gavi Alliance Board
9 mins -
Joy FM launches 2024 Breast Cancer Awareness Month
19 mins -
Livestream: IPAC meeting on voters’ register underway
19 mins -
Stakeholders in Tema Assembly members engaged on just energy transition
21 mins -
North Tongu holds simulation on flood preparedness
21 mins -
Maintenance works at Atomic Bridge to affect traffic – GHA
31 mins -
Media practitioners spearhead strategy to bolster implementation of ILO work in fishing convention in Ghana
33 mins -
ACE Power Promotions signs pact with Centre Point Mall to promote Boxing
38 mins -
Sarkodie’s electrifying performance at Kora-sponsored Kwapong Hall Week making waves
39 mins -
New water and electricity tariffs take effect today
41 mins -
Government increases continuous professional development allowance for teachers
41 mins -
Drug-Resistant pathogens threaten food security for 2 billion, projected to cost $159bn in annual healthcare by 2050
52 mins