The Republic Vrs Segbedzi Agbalenyo [2022] GHACC 226 (24 November 2022)

The Republic Vrs Segbedzi Agbalenyo [2022] GHACC 226 (24 November 2022)

The accused obtained GH₵24,300.00 from the complainant by false representation that he would deliver a Hyundai H100 vehicle, failed to do so, and the prosecution proved the elements of defrauding by false pretences beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
[2022] GHACC 226
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Segbedzi Agbalenyo
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
24 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Defrauding by False Pretences, Burden of Proof, Evaluation of Evidence, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Defrauding by False Pretences Burden of Proof Evaluation of Evidence Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Segbedzi Agbalenyo

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused defrauded the complainant by false pretences
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The accused obtained GH₵24,300.00 from the complainant by false representation that he would deliver a Hyundai H100 vehicle, failed to do so, and the prosecution proved the elements of defrauding by false pretences beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • The accused is convicted of defrauding by false pretences.
  • The accused is sentenced to twenty-four (24) months in hard labour.