An Accra High Court presided over by Judge Susana Eduful, has granted bail to businessman Robert Kwesi Nipah, accused of defrauding by false pretenses and issuing false cheques.
The bail is set at GH¢80,000 with two sureties, each required to earn at least GH¢3,000.
Nipah faces multiple charges, including defrauding by false pretenses under Sections 131(1) and 135 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), and issuing false cheques under Section 313A(1)(b) of the same Act.
The prosecution is expected to file its disclosures and witness statements by November 27, 2024.
Case Background
The complainant, Dorothy Assor Kissi, a businesswoman in Accra, alleges that Nipah defrauded her of GH¢62,000 in 2011.
According to the prosecution, Nipah learned about Kissi’s imported shipment of baby diapers from Germany through a mutual contact and subsequently ordered 24 bales, valued at GH¢62,000.
He allegedly promised to pay within a month, taking her to his residence to gain her trust and issuing six postdated Zenith Bank cheques totaling the amount owed.
However, when Kissi presented three of the cheques—each valued at GH¢5,000—on multiple dates in May 2017, they were dishonored due to insufficient funds. Investigations later revealed that Nipah’s account balance was just GH¢24.69 at the time the cheques were issued.
Despite selling the goods within the promised period, Nipah reportedly failed to make any payment to Kissi, leading her to file a police complaint.
Following an investigation, which confirmed the fraudulent nature of Nipah’s actions, he was formally charged.
The case will continue as evidence is presented to the court.
