Man who allegedly faked robbery incident to steal boss’ GH₵ 69,000 granted GH¢40,000 bail

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Man who allegedly faked robbery incident to steal boss’ GH₵ 69,000 granted GH¢40,000 bail

Source: Peoples Gazette

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In a police statement on February 28, the accused, Godfred Kataso, is said to have claimed two young men robbed him at gunpoint around the National Theatre and made away with GH₵ 69,000. on February 11, 2022.

The Accra Circuit Court has granted a GH¢40,000.00 bail with three sureties to a man accused of allegedly faking a robbery attack to steal an amount of GH¢69,000.00 from his boss.

In a police statement on February 28, the accused, Godfred Kataso, is said to have claimed two young men robbed him at gunpoint around the National Theatre and made away with GH₵ 69,000. on February 11, 2022.

The police also indicated that their investigation established that the alleged robbery was a hoax and that the accused admitted to the offence in his cautioned statement.

However, when he appeared before the Court, he pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing and deceiving a public officer. 

He will make his next appearance on March 29, 2022.

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