Republic Vrs Manasseh Nartey [2023] GHACC 278 (10 August 2023)
The accused made false representations to the complainant regarding the readiness and authenticity of visa documentation, collected money based on these representations, and failed to deliver, thereby conspiring with others to defraud the complainant. The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
- Citation
- [2023] GHACC 278
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Manasseh Nartey
- Court
- Circuit Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 10 August 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- conviction and sentence
- Legal Topics
- Defrauding by False Pretence, Conspiracy, Burden of Proof
- Source Language
- English
Case Brief
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Manasseh Nartey
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused conspired to defraud by false pretence
- 2 Whether the accused defrauded the complainant by false pretence
Ratio Decidendi
The accused made false representations to the complainant regarding the readiness and authenticity of visa documentation, collected money based on these representations, and failed to deliver, thereby conspiring with others to defraud the complainant. The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
Court Disposition
conviction and sentence
Orders
- Accused sentenced to pay a fine of 1500 penalty units on each count or in default 12 months’ imprisonment with hard labour, sentences to run concurrently.
- Accused ordered to refund the remaining balance to the complainant forthwith.
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