Cashier in Court for Allegedly Stealing GH₵306K from Employer

Cashier Faces Court Over Alleged Theft of GH₵306,140 from Employer

The Dansoman Circuit Court has heard the case of a 26-year-old cashier who is accused of stealing GH₵306,140 from her company. Taibatu Sulley, the accused, allegedly utilized GH₵250,775.72 of the pilfered money to fuel an internet scam that ultimately proved to be bogus.

Taibatu was charged with theft, entered a not guilty plea, and was given GH₵320,000 bail. The court stipulated that three sureties were needed, two of whom had to be public employees who lived within the court’s jurisdiction and made at least GH₵3,000 a month. A title deed or other property document equal to the bail amount must be presented by the third surety.

The court also ordered Taibatu to report to the police once a week and deposit her Ghana Card with the court registry. The prosecution was directed to prepare for a Case Management Conference by filing all disclosures by April 16, 2025.

The prosecution claims that Taibatu was given the responsibility of managing daily cash deposits at the company’s Tudu branch, where she had been employed for three years, according to the complaint, an administrator of the impacted business. On December 19, 2024, she did not, however, deposit GH₵223,180 in daily sales. On December 28 and 30, additional inconsistencies were discovered, with GH₵13,920 and GH₵3,800, respectively, going missing. The total sum was GH₵306,140 when another GH₵65,240 went missing on December 31.

The complainant filed a police report when Taibatu fled from work after these incidents. On February 14, 2025, authorities located her in Ga Odumase, close to Pokuase, and took her into custody.

Taibatu acknowledged the crime during the course of the investigation, claiming that she had unintentionally used the funds to invest in a fraudulent internet scam. She clarified that she was tricked into putting extra money in an attempt to recoup her investment.

The case continues as the court prepares for further hearings. The incident highlights the growing concern of online financial scams and workplace fraud in Ghana.

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