Salesman, 30, accused of stealing GH¢61,000

John Blewube, a pastor and a businessman, has filed a complaint against his salesman, Evans Odunu, alias Kojo, accusing him of selling his car and vehicles spare parts to the tune of GH¢61,000 and failing to render account.

Odunu, 30 years, was said to have sold shocks and hubs spare parts of Hyundai Accent, Toyota Corolla, Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata, Honda Civic, Honda Pilot, Honda Fit and Toyota Camry on December 22, 2023 but failed to render account to the Reverend Minister.

Similarly, on November 6, 2023 the complainant detected that accused person had sold the following engines – Kia Rio 2008 model, Kia Forte 2010, Santafe 2010, Santafe 2005 and Nissan Altima 2003 model all amounting to GH¢46,000.00 and also failed to render accounts.

The case was reported to the police and during investigations; the accused confirmed that the above mentioned spare parts were actually sold by him. He has been charged with two counts of stealing but has pleaded not guilty.

The accused told the court that he realised GH¢15,000.00 from the spare parts he sold, but the money was stolen. The accused again told the court that he got GHC 46,000.00 from the second hand engines he sold, but a customer at Abossey-Okai who failed to make payment and cannot be traced.

The accused was not able to lead the Police to either the shop or house of that person and after investigation he was charged with the offences and put before court.

The court, presided over by Afia Owusua Appiah, has granted the accused an GH¢85,000 bail to be justified by two sureties who are residents within the jurisdiction of the court.

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