A 32-year-old man, Abdul Munaf Lawal, has been sentenced to 35 years of hard labour for defrauding a victim of $50,000 under false pretenses. The sentencing was announced by the Ashanti Regional Police Command and concludes a case that began in July 2023.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Godwin Ahianyo, Head of Public Affairs for the Ashanti Regional Police, Lawal deceived the complainant by promising to convert $50,000 into Ghana Cedis. However, after receiving the funds, he absconded without returning the equivalent amount.
Following a detailed investigation, Lawal was apprehended in Accra on June 27, 2025, in connection with a separate fraud case. He was subsequently transferred to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, where further inquiries confirmed his involvement in the initial $50,000 fraud case.
Lawal was charged and arraigned before the Asokwa Circuit Court 1, presided over by His Honour Mr. Fred Obikyere (Esq.). Although he initially pleaded not guilty and was remanded into custody, he later changed his plea to guilty during court proceedings on September 3, 2025.
The prosecution further disclosed that Lawal had a prior conviction and had previously served a 24-month prison sentence for theft.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to crack down on financial fraud and bring offenders to justice.
Source: theghanareport
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