In the Circuit Court 6 in Accra, presided over by His Honour Kwabena Kodua Obiri-Yeboah, a trader, Nana Kwadwo Asare, has pleaded not guilty to charges of defrauding by false pretence.
He has been remanded into police custody and is set to reappear before the court on August 27, 2025.
The accused is facing one count of defrauding by false pretence, contrary to Section 131(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
According to court documents and the prosecution led by Chief Inspector Ebenezer Teye-Okuffo and Detective Inspector David Anaba, the alleged incident occurred in 2023 at Hajj Village near the Airport in Accra.
The complainant, Frank Tetteh, a businessman residing in Tse-Addo, La, Accra, was in search of a vehicle for business purposes.
During a discussion with a friend, W.O. Anko, at which the accused was reportedly present, Nana Kwadwo Asare introduced himself as the owner of a garage in Kasoa and claimed he could assist in acquiring a 2012 model Toyota Prado at a competitive price.
Mr. Asare took Mr. Tetteh to Blanko Garage in Kasoa and showed him a Toyota Prado, quoting GH¢180,000. Believing the representation, Mr. Tetteh paid the full amount to Mr. Asare, who then promised to deliver the vehicle to his residence.
However, instead of the agreed-upon vehicle, the accused allegedly delivered an uncustomed Toyota Prado, which the complainant rejected. He then demanded a refund.
Despite repeated promises and efforts by the complainant to retrieve his money, Mr. Asare failed to honour the refund.
After months of failed attempts, a police report was filed, leading to Mr. Asare’s initial arrest on June 26, 2024.
He was granted police enquiry bail and instructed to return on June 27, 2024, with the said vehicle for further investigations. However, he failed to appear and went into hiding.
The accused was later re-arrested on August 15, 2025. Following investigations, he was formally charged and arraigned before the court.
The court has remanded Nana Kwadwo Asare into custody while investigations continue. His next appearance is scheduled for August 27, 2025.
