Driver on bail over fraudulent land transaction

A driver allegedly involved in a fraudulent land transaction has been granted bail of GH¢50,000.00 with two sureties by the Amasaman Circuit Court.

Frederick Nii Boye Mettle, who allegedly took GH¢25,000.00 from Madam Sarah Opare under the pretext of securing her a plot of land, has denied the offence.

The court, presided over by Enid Marful-Sau, ordered the sureties to deposit their valid national identity cards with the Court’s Registry.

The police are also to serve Mettle, the accused person, with the necessary materials before April 2, 2025, the next adjourned date.

Police Sergeant Faustina Asamoah, led by Chief Inspector Salifu Nashiru, told the court that Sarah, the complainant, was a trader, and the accused was a driver residing at Pokuase, a suburb of Accra.

She said that in December 2021, the complainant needed a piece of land when a church member introduced her to Mettle.

The accused sold a parcel of land to the complainant for GH¢25,000.00, but she made a part payment of GH¢11,500.00.

Sergeant Asamoah stated that Sarah was directed to the said land at Kuntunse but was not issued any documents.

When she visited the land, she discovered that it was already being developed and informed Mettle, who promised to relocate her.

However, he subsequently went into hiding.

The prosecution said a formal report was made to the police, leading to his arrest.

Mettle admitted to the offence in his caution statement, the court heard.