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In the ongoing investigations into the stolen funds from the residence of former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah, two more suspects have been arrested.
This was revealed during a hearing at the Accra Circuit Court presided over by Judge Afia Owusu Appiah on August 2.
The case prosecutor, DSP Emmanuel Nyamekye, informed the court about the arrest of the new suspects in connection with the alleged theft of valuable items and money from the former minister’s residence.
Already, 18-year-old Patience Botwe and 30-year-old Sarah Agyei had been charged with conspiracy to commit a crime and five counts of stealing in relation to the case. In addition, three others, Benjamin Sowah, Kwaku Botwe, and Malik Dauda, were facing charges of dishonestly receiving the alleged stolen money.
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Patience Botwe and Sarah Agyei were accused of stealing personal effects belonging to Madam Cecilia Abena Dapaah, including clothes, handbags, perfumes, and jewelry. Ms. Botwe was also alleged to have stolen Kente cloth and men’s suits belonging to the former minister’s husband.
During the court proceedings, all five accused persons were absent as police investigators had traveled to Tamale to arrest the two new suspects. The court granted bail to Sarah Agyei in the sum of GH¢1 million with two sureties, but she had been unable to meet the bail conditions for two weeks.
DSP Nyamekye informed the court that the Attorney-General intended to take over the prosecution of the case and requested a short adjournment to finalize preparations. However, the court denied the defense counsel’s request for bail for the new suspects and adjourned the case to August 8, 2023. The court emphasized the importance of the accused persons’ presence during the proceedings for a fair trial.
As the investigation continues and the Attorney-General takes over the case, the public awaits further developments in this high-profile theft case involving former Minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah and her husband.
