Six Persons Discharged Over Alleged Fake $1 Million
An Accra Circuit Court has discharged six individuals who were arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, forgery, and uttering or possession of forged notes in connection with an alleged fake $1 million at Abokobi.
The accused, who include Abdel Razak Djidonou, a 44-year-old consultant, Simon Mbillam, a property agent, Mohammed Ibrahim, a 62-year-old contractor, Prince Pius, a 44-year-old businessman, George Bonsu, a 64-year-old driver, and Chief Toni Silas, a 53-year-old businessman, were discharged by the trial Judge, Mrs. Susan Eduful, due to lack of jurisdiction.
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The court had preserved the pleas of the accused as investigations were ongoing.
One suspect, Dr. Jamal, remains at large.
The accused persons’ counsel, Mr. Andrew Vortia, had prayed for bail, citing the injuries sustained by his clients during their ordeal.
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The facts of the case, as presented to the court, revealed that the complainant is a Ukrainian businessman.
The discharge of the accused has brought an end to the case at the Accra Circuit Court, although it is unclear whether further investigations will be conducted or if the case will be transferred to a higher court.
