The Circuit Court in Accra, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful, has granted bail to a 28-year-old phone dealer, Arafat Al-Alhassan, who is facing charges of conspiracy to commit stealing.
Al-Alhassan pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail in the sum of GH¢200,000 with two sureties.
The court directed that the sureties must provide title deeds in their names, with the original copies to be deposited at the court Registry, until the case is resolved.
The case has been adjourned to January 28, 2025.
The accused and an accomplice, identified only as Kula and currently on the run, allegedly conspired to steal a Hyundai Elantra saloon car valued at GH¢150,000.
The car, belonging to one Solomon Darfour, was reportedly stolen on November 23, 2024 at Ablekuma-Amrahia in the Greater Accra Region.
Case Facts
According to the prosecution, ASP Richard Amoah, the complainant, Frank Ayim, a spare parts dealer, parked the unregistered white Hyundai Elantra on his compound at Ablekuma-Amrahia on the night of November 22, 2024.
The car was discovered missing the following morning around 5:00 a.m., prompting Ayim to file a report with the police.
On December 3, 2024 police intelligence led to the arrest of Al-Alhassan at Kasoa Kaemebre. During interrogation, Al-Alhassan reportedly admitted to the offense and disclosed that Kula was his supplier of stolen cars.
However, he failed to assist the police in apprehending Kula.
Al-Alhassan also admitted to receiving six other stolen cars from Kula, which he claimed to have sold to various buyers.
The police successfully recovered the complainant’s car and another vehicle during the investigation.
Efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest Kula, who remains at large.
