The Dansoman Circuit Court, presided over by Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, has granted bail to Emmanuel Dodoo, a former fuel pump attendant accused of stealing nearly GH¢50,000 from the Sakaman Shell Filling Station.
Dodoo, who is currently unemployed, appeared in court after previously failing to attend proceedings.
He pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing GH¢49,917, contrary to Section 124 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The case is being prosecuted by Chief Inspector Portia Nuasko.
The court admitted the accused to bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 with two sureties, both of whom must be justified.
As part of his bail conditions, Dodoo is required to deposit his Ghana Card with the court registrar and report to the police station every two weeks pending further instructions.
The case has been adjourned to July 7, 2025. Prosecutors are expected to file disclosures and witness statements before a scheduled case conference on August 25, 2025.
Background of the Case
According to court documents, the complainant, Mr. Kwabena Agyemang Barning, is the CEO of the Sakaman Shell Filling Station.
Emmanuel Dodoo was employed as a pump attendant at the station. The alleged offence occurred between April and May 2024, during which time Dodoo is said to have manipulated sales records and dishonestly appropriated company funds.
The theft was uncovered on October 5, 2024, when branch manager, Mr. Benjamin Duah, conducted a routine reconciliation and identified discrepancies amounting to GH¢49,917.00.
During a subsequent interrogation by management, Emmanuel Dodoo reportedly admitted to the theft and requested time to repay the money. However, he failed to do so.
A formal complaint was later lodged with the Odorkor Police on October 31, 2024 leading to Emmanuel Dodoo’s arrest.
Investigations revealed that GH¢20,000 was recovered from him, which has been kept as an exhibit.
Emmanuel Dodoo is said to have confessed to the crime in his caution statement to the police. He has since been formally charged with stealing and brought before the Dansoman Circuit Court.
