Amasaman: The Amasaman Circuit Court has sentenced an auto sprayer to a fine of GHS21,600 for selling a Hyundai saloon car entrusted to him for body work. Daniel Amu, who admitted the offence, was convicted on charges of fraudulent breach of trust and stealing.
According to Ghana News Agency, Amu was fined 800 penalty units, equivalent to GHS9,600, for the breach of trust and 1,000 penalty units, equivalent to GHS12,000, for stealing. In the event of default, Amu would serve 24 months' imprisonment for the fraudulent breach of trust and 30 months for the theft, with the sentences to run consecutively.
The court, presided over by Ms. Susanna Nyakotey, ordered that the vehicle be released to Mr. Emmanuel Dadzie, the complainant. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dora Amoh told the court that in October 2025, Mr. Dadzie, a mason, gave his car, registered GS 7210-12, to Amu for body work and spraying at a fee of GHS3,200. Amu promised to complete the work within three weeks.
ASP Amoh further explained that Amu later relocated to Mayera, where it was discovered that he had sold the vehicle to Anthony Quartey for GHS15,000. Amu was arrested on May 12, 2026, and admitted to selling the car. Quartey was also arrested and charged. He denied the offence and was granted bail of GHS80,000 with three sureties, all of whom must be government workers. Quartey is required to report to the police every Monday.
Meanwhile, the vehicle was retrieved and impounded by the Amasaman Police. Amu, who initially claimed he had been asked by the complainant to find a buyer, later admitted to stealing the vehicle. He pleaded guilty with an explanation and asked to refund the workmanship fee. The court ruled that his explanation did not amount to a defense and convicted him on his own plea.