The Circuit Court 11 in Accra, presided over by Her Honour Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, has remanded a 20-year-old musician, Isaac Piibitey, who is alleged to have stolen GH₵700,000 from his former employer and used part of the money to enrich himself.
Piibitey, who pleaded not guilty to three counts of unlawful entry, causing damage and stealing, was granted bail in the sum of GH₵40,000 with two sureties.
One of the sureties must justify and the other must be a resident within the jurisdiction of the court.
The case has been adjourned to December 9, 2025.
Allegations
According to the brief facts presented in court, the complainant, a structural engineer living at EMEFS Estate, Sakumono, employed Piibitey in 2022 as a sales representative for damp-proofing materials and prepaid electricity units at his Lashibi shop.
The court heard that the complainant later detected misappropriations, suspected Piibitey and dismissed him. The accused then relocated to Akumadan in the Ashanti Region.
In March 2025, the complainant allegedly kept GH₵700,000 in his bedroom wardrobe before travelling.
When he returned on October 13, 2025 he discovered that someone had broken through the ceiling and a window, stolen the money and damaged property.
Police investigations reportedly retrieved fingerprints and footprints from the scene and obtained CCTV footage, allegedly showing Piibitey entering and exiting the complainant’s residence with a backpack in his absence.
He was later arrested at a recording studio at Lashibi, after investigators allegedly lured him there.
Prosecution Account
In his caution statement, the accused allegedly admitted entering the complainant’s home on different occasions and stealing cash and goods.
Police told the court he claimed to have used the money to build a two-bedroom self-contained house at Akumadan, purchased an Apsonic motorbike and a tricycle, deposited GH₵340,000 into his bank account and invested GH₵200,000 in treasury bills.
Investigations revealed that GH₵897,000 had been deposited into his account, with GH₵538,000 remaining, which police say has been returned to the complainant.
Efforts are ongoing to recover other alleged proceeds of the crime, while investigations continue.
Piibitey remains on bail as the matter proceeds.
