Dansoman Circuit Court is set to hear the case of The Republic versus Togo Desire Nelson, a 35-year-old engineer accused of defrauding a teacher of GH¢75,000.00 under the guise of purchasing an unregistered KIA Sportage vehicle.
The case, initially scheduled for January 15, 2025, before Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul, was adjourned after the accused failed to appear in court. The hearing has been rescheduled to February 12, 2025.
Allegations against the Accused
According to the prosecution, the complainant, Dennis Atsu Dake, a teacher residing in Regimanuel, Tema, engaged the services of the accused, who resides at Sowutuom, Accra, and deals in cars.
On January 31, 2024, the accused allegedly demanded and collected GH¢75,000.00 from the complainant, promising to procure a KIA Sportage 4×4 vehicle from Togo.
Despite receiving the money, the accused failed to deliver the vehicle or refund the amount. The complainant made multiple demands but received no resolution, prompting him to file a petition with the Accra Regional Crime Office on November 14, 2024.
Investigation and Arrest
During investigations, the accused reportedly admitted to collecting the money with the intent of purchasing the vehicle. He claimed to have paid the amount to a Lebanese car dealer in Togo, who subsequently disappeared. The police charged Togo Desire Nelson with fraud after completing their investigation.
The court will now take the plea of the accused on the return date and delve into the matter to establish his guilt or innocence, if found guilty the accused could face severe penalties.
In another development, The Circuit Court in Dansoman, presided over by Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul Baasit, has remanded a 40-year-old mason, Dossu John, into custody.
John, who pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing, unlawful possession of narcotic drugs and carrying offensive weapons, is set to reappear in court on January 24, 2025.
The alleged incident occurred during the inauguration ceremony of President John Dramani Mahama at Independence Square, amidst jubilant crowds.
According to the prosecution led by Chief Inspector Christopher Wonder, John picked a Tecno Camon 301 phone, valued at GH¢3,500.00 from the back trouser pocket of George Amadu, a landscape contractor.
He reportedly passed the stolen phone to an accomplice, who managed to flee the scene.
With the help of police officers, Amadu apprehended the accused.
A search conducted on John uncovered a kitchen knife, a dagger, two rolls of a substance suspected to be Indian hemp, two human teeth, a charm and other suspicious items.
The accused was unable to provide a reasonable explanation for possessing the items.
John, a resident of Ashaiman, has been denied bail due to the seriousness of the charges and remains in custody pending further legal proceedings.
