Woman Granted Bail Over Alleged GH¢374,434 Fraud

A 31-year-old self-acclaimed businesswoman, Gifty Kyei, has been granted bail by the Dansoman Circuit Court, after pleading not guilty to allegations of defrauding an entrepreneur of GH¢374,434.00 under the pretence of supplying home appliances.

Presiding over the case, Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit set Kyei’s bail at GH¢500,000 with three sureties, one of whom must be justified.

Additionally, she was ordered to deposit her Ghana Card at the court registry and report to the police investigator once every two weeks.

The case, prosecuted by Chief Inspector Kwadwo Aboagye, has been adjourned to March 21, 2025.

Fraudulent Scheme

Court documents indicate that complainant Belinda Boadua Darkwa, an entrepreneur, based in Abokobi, Accra, engaged Kyei in her online business(Everything Some Cheap Enterprise), between May and November 2023 to purchase various electrical appliances and cartons of cooking oil.

Gifty Kyei allegedly demanded upfront payments, assuring delivery within three months.

Darkwa reportedly transferred a total of GH¢374,434.00 for the goods, but Kyei failed to supply them and subsequently cut off communication.

When efforts to reach her proved futile, Belinda Darkwa reported the matter to the police.

Following her arrest on December 17, 2024 Gifty Kyei admitted to receiving the money, but claimed to have refunded only GH¢30,000 leaving an outstanding balance of GH¢344,434.00.

Legal Proceedings

Gifty Kyei faces charges under Section 131(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) for defrauding by false pretence and if found guilty she could face severe penalties, such as imprisonment.

The prosecution is expected to present further evidence when the case resumes.

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