The Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced a sales representative to 12 months of hard labor for stealing GHc50,900.00 from his employer.
The accused, Louis Oppong Asamoah, who admitted guilt to four theft charges, received a conviction based on his plea. He was sentenced to three months for each count of stealing.
The Court presided over by Mrs Afia Owusuaa said the sentences are to run consecutively, meaning he will serve 12 months in prison.
Asamoah has also been ordered by the court to refund the money to his employer.
The brief facts of the case presented to the court by the prosecutor, Police Inspector Wisdom Alorwu, were that the Complainant, Madam Lydia Fletcher, was the Managing Director of Densu Industries Limited.
Whilst, Asamoah is the Sale Executive at Dens Industries Limited.
According to the Prosecution, on April 18, 2023, Asamoah sold 48 quantities of mansion polish valued at GHc12,480.00.
Again, on June 2, 2023, he sold 48 quantities of mansion polish valued at GHC 12,480.00, while on June 23, 2023, he sold 40 quantities of mansion polish valued at GHC 10,400.00.
Inspector Alorwu, again told the court that, on July 7, 2023, Asamoah sold 60 quantities of mansion Polish value at GHC15,600.00 to customers, for a total value of GHC50,960.00.
However, he failed to render an account to the Management in respect of all the sales made.
The Prosecutor, Inspector Alorwu told the court that, the complainant reported the matter to police and Asamoah was arrested.
Inspector Alorwu said, during the investigation, Asamoah admitted the offense and further stated that he gave the said amount to his friend by the name of Bright Essiamah to travel to Canada.
Inspector Alorwu, again told the court that, on July 7, 2023, Asamoah sold 60 quantities of mansion polish valued at GHC15,600.00 to customers, for a total value of GHC50,960.00.
However, he failed to render an account to the Management in respect of all the sales made.
The Prosecutor, Inspector Alorwu, told the court that, the complainant reported the matter to police, and Asamoah was arrested.
Inspector Alorwu said, during the investigation, Asamoah admitted the offense and further stated that he gave the said amount to his friend by the name Bright Essiamah to travel to Canada.
He was then charged with the offense after an investigation and was arraigned.