Ashaiman Court jails man 10 years for snatching Australian national’s iPhone

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Bangaham 13 hours ago

10 years custodial penalty for stealing an iPhone, valued at 5000 cedis seems too extreme. Please get an appeal for him.

10 years custodial penalty for stealing an iPhone, valued at 5000 cedis seems too extreme. Please get an appeal for him.
REBECCA 9 hours ago

if you don't want to go jail for 20 years don't commit any crimes. do blame the judge she did

if you don't want to go jail for 20 years don't commit any crimes. do blame the judge she did
Blue Pen 8 hours ago

Why are you all attacking the judge? Blame his associates or 'community' of criminal minded eedyorts who aided him to commit the crime. Ghana has become a society (of criminals) where the one who speaks against wrongdoings is ...
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Why are you all attacking the judge? Blame his associates or 'community' of criminal minded eedyorts who aided him to commit the crime. Ghana has become a society (of criminals) where the one who speaks against wrongdoings is hated and targeted for attacks but the person who supports wrongdoings is seen as a brotherman and hero.

Secondly, it sounds like the act was ROBBERY and not stealing because it was committed FORCIBLY. Check the law and find out the minimum and maximum sentences for robbery before you crucify the judge. A lesson for communities that encourage criminality and hide criminals.
FOOLISH GHANA COURT. FOOLS 9 hours ago

Because he was a foreigners its 10 years but if it was a Ghanaian its nothing. We are still in slavery. Jailing someone for 10 years for snatching a foreigners phone. Foolish country

Because he was a foreigners its 10 years but if it was a Ghanaian its nothing. We are still in slavery. Jailing someone for 10 years for snatching a foreigners phone. Foolish country
Ozokwo 7 hours ago

You are also a criminal, just like that Kwetey armed robber. Foolish bastard, if you don't want to go to jail, don't make robbery your career.

You are also a criminal, just like that Kwetey armed robber. Foolish bastard, if you don't want to go to jail, don't make robbery your career.
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Asomasi 7 hours ago

Can you guess the number of phones he has stolen without his traces?

Can you guess the number of phones he has stolen without his traces?
Judge not 7 hours ago

He is lucky. He got less than goat thieves.

He is lucky. He got less than goat thieves.
Fkg country 7 hours ago

Aside Accra and Kumasi, Ashaiman and Kasoa are the crime twins of Ghana.
These 2 blights are always in the news as losers.

Aside Accra and Kumasi, Ashaiman and Kasoa are the crime twins of Ghana.
These 2 blights are always in the news as losers.
Kwame 1 hour ago

@Bangaham, are you serious. You think snatching phones is no serious crime,this is just the beginning, he will graduate to armed robbery. The judge should have made it 20yrs.

@Bangaham, are you serious. You think snatching phones is no serious crime,this is just the beginning, he will graduate to armed robbery. The judge should have made it 20yrs.

Grapemat 12 hours ago

He was wrong, and needs punishment, but 10yrs is excessive for a phone theft.

He was wrong, and needs punishment, but 10yrs is excessive for a phone theft.
Ozokwo 7 hours ago

Another wild fool. I'm sure you are one of those people who surrounded the victim and allowed Kwetey to escape with the phone.

Another wild fool. I'm sure you are one of those people who surrounded the victim and allowed Kwetey to escape with the phone.
Grapemat 12 hours ago

Yeboah gave Kwetey 10yrs due to the name Kwetey.

Yeboah gave Kwetey 10yrs due to the name Kwetey.
@Grape 6 hours ago

How many years do you think she would have sentenced him if he were an Osei?

How many years do you think she would have sentenced him if he were an Osei?
Kwadwo 6 hours ago

Community Service

Community Service
Oja - Hasty conclusion 4 hours ago

@Grapemat, if you care to know, there are several indigenous Ga families/clans in Accra with Akan names such as Amponsah, Agyeman, Yeboah etc. Don't jump into hasty conclusion!

@Grapemat, if you care to know, there are several indigenous Ga families/clans in Accra with Akan names such as Amponsah, Agyeman, Yeboah etc. Don't jump into hasty conclusion!
2hat! 12 hours ago

Why do these judges prosecute "the ordinary Ghanaian " so fast but the same prosecution and speed aren't applied to our politicians?????

Why do these judges prosecute "the ordinary Ghanaian " so fast but the same prosecution and speed aren't applied to our politicians?????
SALEM 11 hours ago

BECAUSE THE POLITICIANS FIND WAYS TO SHARE THE LOOTS WITH THE JUDGES.
THINK BRO.

BECAUSE THE POLITICIANS FIND WAYS TO SHARE THE LOOTS WITH THE JUDGES.
THINK BRO.
Raph 8 hours ago

Say it again my brother,politician steals so much and the state files for discontinuation when power changes hands,then iPhone of 5000 value leads to 10 years imprisonment?Ooh Ama Ghana

Say it again my brother,politician steals so much and the state files for discontinuation when power changes hands,then iPhone of 5000 value leads to 10 years imprisonment?Ooh Ama Ghana
Akwasi 10 hours ago

Is the guy sane? He may be mentally unstable. 10 years for such an offense is too much.

Ghana judges paa.

Is the guy sane? He may be mentally unstable. 10 years for such an offense is too much.

Ghana judges paa.

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pin 9 hours ago

10 years for a racist Australian?Do you think an Australian court will destroy an Australian life for a phone?Please reduce this nonsensical sentence

10 years for a racist Australian?Do you think an Australian court will destroy an Australian life for a phone?Please reduce this nonsensical sentence
Adom 7 hours ago

Your brain size is like the point of a @Pin

Your brain size is like the point of a @Pin
Zelda 9 hours ago

10years is just too much.

10years is just too much.
Ghanaweb paaaa !! 9 hours ago

Is that the only picture u have ? Barcelona supporter who is a thief !! How ?

Is that the only picture u have ? Barcelona supporter who is a thief !! How ?
Ozymandias 8 hours ago

Sorry bro, deal with it!

Sorry bro, deal with it!
Sam Fante warrior. 9 hours ago

I hate criminals but the sentences of this crime is too much, what a wicked judge, and you gave Wuntumi just 20 years ? Nigerians criminals in Ghana deserve this sentence.

I hate criminals but the sentences of this crime is too much, what a wicked judge, and you gave Wuntumi just 20 years ? Nigerians criminals in Ghana deserve this sentence.
Ghana Jollof 9 hours ago

He's even wearing a Barcelona shirt... Barcelona MUST also sue him for displaying the team's shirt in a criminal offense.

He's even wearing a Barcelona shirt... Barcelona MUST also sue him for displaying the team's shirt in a criminal offense.
moses 9 hours ago

Judges in Ghana do not regard Ghanaians live, 10 years for simple i phone.what type of law is that.

Judges in Ghana do not regard Ghanaians live, 10 years for simple i phone.what type of law is that.
Nana 8 hours ago

He couldn't afford to hire a lawyer that's why he's been jailed because some criminals like Gifty oware is still walking freely

He couldn't afford to hire a lawyer that's why he's been jailed because some criminals like Gifty oware is still walking freely

Kwesi 8 hours ago

How can one be sentenced to 10 years in jail for a phone theft? Is there any justice in our judicial system? Does the Chief Justice accept this kind of verdict? Of course the thief deserve to be punished but 10 years is out o ...
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How can one be sentenced to 10 years in jail for a phone theft? Is there any justice in our judicial system? Does the Chief Justice accept this kind of verdict? Of course the thief deserve to be punished but 10 years is out of proportion.
Forlifive 8 hours ago

But the politicians case with millions of cedis will be in court for years. Nobody is justifying stealing but the speed at which the poor man is jailed and the offence.

But the politicians case with millions of cedis will be in court for years. Nobody is justifying stealing but the speed at which the poor man is jailed and the offence.
Blue Pen 7 hours ago

Because the perpetrators of white collar crimes are more sophisticated in their crime commission, making it difficult to prove in court. Besides, they hire top lawyers who frustrate the legal process.

Because the perpetrators of white collar crimes are more sophisticated in their crime commission, making it difficult to prove in court. Besides, they hire top lawyers who frustrate the legal process.
Sansiro 7 hours ago

Oh Barcelona why?

Oh Barcelona why?
This is harsh judgement 6 hours ago

Why 10 years for phone snatched

Why 10 years for phone snatched
Nana 6 hours ago

Mr.judge that was too hash and wickedness ..why 10 years ?

I do not support stealing but you can't jail someone for 10 years because he snatched a phone

He even pleaded guilty so what's up with you ?

Mr.judge that was too hash and wickedness ..why 10 years ?

I do not support stealing but you can't jail someone for 10 years because he snatched a phone

He even pleaded guilty so what's up with you ?
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Hahaha 6 hours ago

Are Ghana laws ok? 5,000ghs iPhone for 10 years? What about those politicians who steal millions of Cedis and still walking freely and in some instances their cases drags on for years in courts. Hmmmm. Some times these lower ...
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Are Ghana laws ok? 5,000ghs iPhone for 10 years? What about those politicians who steal millions of Cedis and still walking freely and in some instances their cases drags on for years in courts. Hmmmm. Some times these lower courts judges give harsh jail terms for promotion, in my opinion. This is a good candidate for non-custodial sentence. The convict should have been made to tidy up some parts of his locality for 2years. The law has been passed and it is still conflicting with laws in our books, which has not been repealed. No problem we are going to feed him for 10 years with tax payers money and soon this lady judge will get her promotion.
Kwame 1 hour ago

Oh Politicians, they should go in for nothing less than 40 years.

Oh Politicians, they should go in for nothing less than 40 years.
MP 1 hour ago

Joke country. I look at the ORAL list and I shake my head. After two whole years while our courts have been running, only Wontumi has been jailed. A pity that Mahama part 2 will be remembered for letting the obviously corrupt ...
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Joke country. I look at the ORAL list and I shake my head. After two whole years while our courts have been running, only Wontumi has been jailed. A pity that Mahama part 2 will be remembered for letting the obviously corrupt politicians who have caused such immense financial loss to the state go free.

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