The Republic Vrs Ocloo [2023] GHACC 127 (27 July 2023)

The Republic Vrs Ocloo [2023] GHACC 127 (27 July 2023)

The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused had the intention to defraud the complainant or made any false representation. The evidence showed the accused acted to help the complainant and transferred the money as agreed, with no evidence of personal gain or impersonation.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 127
Parties
Prosecutor: The Republic; Accused: Suzzy Auntie Ocloo
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
27 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
acquittal
Legal Topics
Defrauding by False Pretence, Burden of Proof, Intent to Defraud
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Defrauding by False Pretence Burden of Proof Intent to Defraud

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecutor

Suzzy Auntie Ocloo

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused defrauded the complainant by false pretence under section 131 of the Criminal Offences Act, Act 29 of 1960
  2. 2 Whether the accused had the intent to defraud the complainant

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused had the intention to defraud the complainant or made any false representation. The evidence showed the accused acted to help the complainant and transferred the money as agreed, with no evidence of personal gain or impersonation.

Court Disposition

acquittal

Orders

  • Accused is found not guilty of the offence charged.
  • Accused is acquitted and discharged.