A 29-year-old mobile banker, Aziz Suleman, has been sentenced to five years in prison by an Accra Circuit Court for stealing GHS70,840 from Abii National Savings and Loans. The conviction followed his guilty plea to charges of stealing, with the presiding judge, Mr. Jojo Amoah Hagan, ordering him to repay GHS58,840 of the stolen amount.
During investigations, Suleman had already refunded GHS12,000 to the police, leaving a significant portion of the funds still unaccounted for.
According to the prosecution, the case came to light when the branch manager of Abii National, Jennifer Benninig, noticed a GHS45,000 shortfall in the books on May 9, 2025, and reported the matter to the Kaneshie Police. Suleman was subsequently arrested and reportedly confessed to the offence.
A detailed audit conducted in his presence revealed that the actual amount misappropriated was GHS70,840. The court’s ruling includes a restitution order alongside the custodial sentence, underscoring the gravity of the financial breach.
Suleman’s case adds to growing concerns over internal fraud within financial institutions and highlights the importance of robust auditing systems.
