Court issues bench warrant for businessman over GH¢149,000 Â
An Accra Circuit Court has ordered the arrest of Lukeman Abdul-Karim, a 27-year-old businessman, for failing to appear before it.  Â
Abdul-Karim allegedly collected GH₵149,000 from the complainant under the pretext of providing a CFA equivalent but failed to do so. Â
When the case was called, Abdul-Karim was absent, prompting the prosecution to request a bench warrant for his arrest.  Â
The court, presided over by Mr. Samuel Bright Acquah, granted the request and issued the bench warrant.  Â
The case was adjourned to June 16, 2025.  Â
According to the prosecution, Daniel Attah, the complainant, is a businessman, while Abdul-Karim, who resides in West Hills, Accra, falsely claimed to be a forex bureau operator.  Â
In January 2025, Abdul-Karim convinced Attah that he could exchange Cedis into foreign currencies and collected GH₵149,000 from him.  Â
After receiving the money, he failed to deliver the CFA equivalent and gave excuses.  Â
On January 25, 2025, Attah reported the case to the police, leading to Abdul-Karim’s arrest.  Â
During investigations, Abdul-Karim refunded GH₵20,000 but failed to return the remaining amount. Â
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