Abdul Munaf Lawal, a 32-year-old man, has been convicted and sentenced to 35 years imprisonment with hard labor for defrauding a complainant of $50,000 under the pretext of converting it to the Ghana Cedi equivalent. Lawal was arrested in Accra on June 27, 2025, and later transferred to the Ashanti Regional Police Command for investigations. He was charged and arraigned before the Asokwa Circuit Court, where he initially pleaded not guilty but later changed his plea to guilty on September 3, 2025.
The court took into account Lawal’s prior conviction and sentence for stealing, which contributed to the severity of the sentence. According to the prosecution, Lawal had served a 24-month sentence for the offence of stealing, and this information was considered during the sentencing process.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command announced the conviction and sentencing, which was handed down by the Asokwa Circuit Court on September 10, 2025, presided over by His Honour Mr. Fred Obikyere (Esq.). The case highlights the efforts of the police to crack down on fraudulent activities and bring perpetrators to justice.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
