In a recent development at the Accra Circuit Court, a trader has been remanded in police custody on charges of duping a farmer, Fuseini Zakaria, by selling a two-and-a-half plot of land without title in Kwabenya, Accra, for GH¢270,000.
The accused, Munkaila, reportedly approached the complainant in May 2023, offering to sell his friend’s land in Kwabenya.
After discussions, Zakaria and Munkaila inspected the land, leading to a negotiated sale of the plots for GH¢270,000.
Following the transaction, Munkaila allegedly handed over GHC205,000 to Zakaria and provided an indenture without the required signatures of guarantors.
Subsequently, Zakaria discovered a single room being constructed on the land and, when confronted, Munkaila promised to rectify the situation but failed to do so.
The deception prompted Zakaria to report the incident to the police on August 28, 2023, resulting in Munkaila’s arrest.
During interrogation, Munkaila confessed to the crime and implicated Haruna Muntari as his accomplice, though he was unable to assist the police in Muntari’s apprehension.
The court has remanded Munkaila in custody as the legal proceedings unfold.