REPUBLIC VRS DANQUAH (46/2022) [2024] GHACC 135 (31 May 2024)
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused made false representations to the complainant, obtained money under the pretext of selling land, and issued fake documents. The accused's defence was inconsistent, uncorroborated, and failed to raise a reasonable doubt. The court found the accused guilty of defrauding by false pretences.
- Citation
- REPUBLIC VRS DANQUAH (46/2022) [2024] GHACC 135 (31 May 2024)
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Isaac Danquah
- Court
- ghacc
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 31 May 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Conviction and sentence
- Legal Topics
- Defrauding by False Pretences, Burden of Proof, Land Fraud, False Representation
- Source Language
- eng
Case Brief
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Isaac Danquah
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused defrauded the complainant by false pretences under Section 131 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)
- 2 Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt
- 3 Whether the accused raised a reasonable doubt as to his guilt
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused made false representations to the complainant, obtained money under the pretext of selling land, and issued fake documents. The accused's defence was inconsistent, uncorroborated, and failed to raise a reasonable doubt. The court found the accused guilty of defrauding by false pretences.
Court Disposition
Conviction and sentence
Orders
- Accused convicted of defrauding by false pretences
- Sentenced to 9 months’ imprisonment
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