Young Banker Granted Bail after Using Client’s GHS12 Million to Place a Bet
Christopher Arthur, a young private banker appeared before the court on Thursday, 23rd April, 2026 for allegedly stealing from a businessman’s account.
Christopher was accused of diverting about GHS600,000 to his account which he has allegedly used to stake a bet.
Vehicles, houses, and other valuable properties registered in his name were seized by the court.
He pleaded not guilty before the Honour Eyram Funey to the charge of GHS12 Million with four sureties of which three are to be justified.
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The bail comes after his lawyers led by Samuel Laryea, filed for it, and the Chief Inspector Jonas Larwer who did not oppose the proposal.
According to the Chief Inspector Jonas, the accused was designated to oversee the businessman’s account after opening three branches at Haatso in 2023.
Inspector Jonas added that in January, 2026 it was observed that GHS12 Million was inappropriately supervised and upon confrontation with the accused gave a bank statement alleged to have been forged to the businessman on March 8, 2026.
Thereafter, the accused refunded GHS94,000 in cash and GHS1,197,900 on March, 12th 2026.
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The accused was arrested on 25th March, 2026, after the businessman reported the case to the Baatsonaa Police station.
