Republic Vrs Julius Bradford Lamptey [2023] GHACC 306 (28 February 2023)

The accused made false representations about an investment scheme, obtained money from the complainants, failed to invest or return the funds, and provided no credible evidence of actual investment or business partners. The prosecution proved all elements of defrauding by false pretence beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation: Republic Vrs Julius Bradford Lamptey [2023] GHACC 306 (28 February 2023)
Parties: Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Julius Bradford Lamptey; Complainant: Alice Atuleri; Complainant: Humu Edith Mahama
Court: ghacc
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 28 February 2023
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Judgment
Outcome: conviction and sentence
Legal Topics: Defrauding by False Pretence, Fraud, Investment Fraud
Source Language: eng

Criminal Law Defrauding by False Pretence Fraud Investment Fraud

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Julius Bradford Lamptey

Accused

Alice Atuleri

Complainant

Humu Edith Mahama

Complainant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused defrauded the complainants by false pretence under section 131(1) of Act 29
2 Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

Accused convicted on four counts of defrauding by false pretence.
Sentenced to 5000 penalty units per count, in default 20 months imprisonment with hard labour per count, sentences to run concurrently.