A 38-year-old unemployed man, Ebenezer Addoh, has been arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly stealing GH₵46,700 from his girlfriend’s safe.
Upon arrest, only GH₵2,000 was recovered from him. Addoh reportedly informed the police that he had spent the remainder of the money.
Charged with theft, Addoh pleaded not guilty.
The court, presided over by Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, granted him bail in the sum of GH₵40,000 with two sureties, who must be civil servants earning at least GH₵2,000 each.
The court also recommended that the parties explore court-connected Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The case has been adjourned to July 2.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Seth Frimpong, leading the prosecution, stated that the complainant, a trader in Accra, lives with her sister Paulina Asiedu, a witness in the case, at Darkuman Junction. Addoh resides in Gbawe.
On September 18, 2023, Addoh visited the complainant’s house and encountered Paulina at home. He then went to rest in the complainant’s bedroom before leaving the premises.
Upon returning from the market, the complainant discovered that her money safe had been broken into and GH₵46,700 was missing.
According to the prosecutor, the complainant petitioned the Director General of the Criminal Investigations Department.
Subsequently, on September 16, 2023, Addoh was arrested at his hideout in Gbawe Tope-Base for investigation.
During interrogation, Addoh admitted to stealing the money and revealed that he had spent part of it.
The prosecutor informed the court that during the investigation, GH₵2,000 was recovered from Addoh and kept as evidence.