Republic Vrs Frank Kofi Frempong [2022] GHACC 187 (15 November 2022)

Republic Vrs Frank Kofi Frempong [2022] GHACC 187 (15 November 2022)

The accused knowingly made false representations about his appointment by the United Nations and World Bank and the viability of the Vision 2050 project, obtained large sums from the complainants and others, and issued cheques he knew would be dishonoured. The prosecution proved all elements of defrauding by false pretence and issuing false cheques beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
[2022] GHACC 187
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Frank Kofi Frempong
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
15 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Defrauding by False Pretence, Issue of False Cheque
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Defrauding by False Pretence Issue of False Cheque

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Frank Kofi Frempong

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused defrauded the complainants by false pretence contrary to section 131(1) of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 Act 29
  2. 2 Whether the accused issued false cheques contrary to section 313A of Act 29

Ratio Decidendi

The accused knowingly made false representations about his appointment by the United Nations and World Bank and the viability of the Vision 2050 project, obtained large sums from the complainants and others, and issued cheques he knew would be dishonoured. The prosecution proved all elements of defrauding by false pretence and issuing false cheques beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • Accused sentenced to seven years imprisonment with hard labour on each of counts 1 and 2, and six months imprisonment with hard labour on each of counts 3 to 6, sentences to run concurrently.
  • Accused ordered to refund all the money to the complainants/victims.