Republic Vrs Apiah and Another [2023] GHACC 293 (30 March 2023)

Republic Vrs Apiah and Another [2023] GHACC 293 (30 March 2023)

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused conspired to forge and did forge ECG receipts, and conspired to steal and did steal GHC 112,550.00 from Fidelity Bank Nkawkaw branch. The accused failed to provide credible evidence or reasonable explanation for the use of the funds, and their tendered receipts were found to be self-serving and lacking probative value. The prosecution's evidence, including original and forged receipts and witness testimony, was accepted as credible and sufficient.

Citation
Republic Vrs Apiah and Another [2023] GHACC 293 (30 March 2023)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Gabriel Yamoah Appiah; Accused: Evans Amoakohene
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
30 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Final Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Forgery, Stealing, Burden of Proof, Evidence, Sentencing
Source Language
eng
Criminal Law Conspiracy Forgery Stealing Burden of Proof Evidence Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Gabriel Yamoah Appiah

Accused

Evans Amoakohene

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused conspired to commit forgery and stealing
  2. 2 Whether the accused forged official documents
  3. 3 Whether the accused stole GHC 112,550.00 from Fidelity Bank Nkawkaw branch

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused conspired to forge and did forge ECG receipts, and conspired to steal and did steal GHC 112,550.00 from Fidelity Bank Nkawkaw branch. The accused failed to provide credible evidence or reasonable explanation for the use of the funds, and their tendered receipts were found to be self-serving and lacking probative value. The prosecution's evidence, including original and forged receipts and witness testimony, was accepted as credible and sufficient.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • Each convict to pay a fine of 200 penalty units (count 1) or 6 months imprisonment in default.
  • Each convict to pay a fine of 250 penalty units (count 2) or 9 months imprisonment in default.