The Republic Vrs Benedict Assafuah-nunoo [2023] GHACC 49 (13 July 2023)
The accused made false representations about his employment status and salary, which induced the complainant to part with money. The prosecution proved all elements of defrauding by false pretence beyond reasonable doubt, and the accused's defence failed to raise reasonable doubt.
- Citation
- [2023] GHACC 49
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Benedict Assifuah-Nunoo; Complainant: Deborah Selasi Bedzo
- Court
- Circuit Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 13 July 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- conviction
- Legal Topics
- Defrauding by False Pretence, Burden of Proof, Admissions in Evidence
- Source Language
- English
Case Brief
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Benedict Assifuah-Nunoo
Accused
Deborah Selasi Bedzo
Complainant
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused defrauded the complainant by false pretence contrary to section 131(1) of Act 29
- 2 Whether prosecution proved the essential ingredients of the offence beyond reasonable doubt
Ratio Decidendi
The accused made false representations about his employment status and salary, which induced the complainant to part with money. The prosecution proved all elements of defrauding by false pretence beyond reasonable doubt, and the accused's defence failed to raise reasonable doubt.
Court Disposition
conviction
Orders
- Accused is convicted forthwith on the charge of defrauding by false pretence contrary to section 131 of Act 29.
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