Therapist remanded over alleged GH¢340,359 theft
The Accra Circuit Court has remanded a therapist, who allegedly stole GH¢340,359 belonging to Lemon Grass Spa, her employer.
Wiyada Sonama pleaded not guilty when she appeared in court on a bench warrant after she failed to attend court on criminal summons.
The court presided over by Mr Samuel Bright Acquah adjourned the case to October 31, 2023.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Maxwell Oppong told the court that Mr W. Sandhayara Devi, the Director of Lemon Grass Spa in Labone, Accra, was the complainant, while Wiyada Senama was a therapist by profession.
The prosecution said the complainant employed accused and another woman, Miss Suparat Taresat, to work at Lemon Grass Spa.
DSP Oppong said on November 23, 2022, the two employees went to have fun and returned home the following day at about 03:00 hours.
The court heard that when the complainant heard about their conduct, he called the workers on phone to rebuke them.
DSP Oppong said this resulted in a quarrel, and in the process, the employees packed out of the complainant’s premises.
Prosecution said later, the complainant reported to the police that the two employees were missing and that GH¢50,000 has been stolen.
DSP Oppong said police invited accused and Miss Taresat, and they reported to the police on November 29, 2022, to assist in investigation.
The prosecution said an auditor, Mr Samuel K.B Asare of CFA Associates, was engaged to audit accounts of the firm.
The prosecutions said the auditor submitted a report indicating that, accused had stolen GH¢340,359 belonging to Lemon Grass Spa.
DSP Oppong said that accused was cautioned and charged with the offence. —GNA
