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24-year-old jailed 12-months for stealing artist’s laptop

A 24-year-old man named Boateng has been sentenced to 12 months in prison by the Accra Circuit Court for stealing an HP-branded laptop valued at GH¢3,500 from an artist who had offered him a place to stay.

The presiding judge, Susan Eduful, convicted Boateng after he pleaded guilty to the theft charge, as reported by Graphic.com.gh.

Chief Inspector Wisdom Alorwu, who led the prosecution, informed the court that the complainant, Evans Kotey Djanie, an artist residing at Teshie First Junction, had met Boateng, a resident of Ashaiman, on May 5, 2024.

Djanie was undergoing voice training in the Teshie Roman area when Boateng approached him, claiming to have come from Koforidua to Accra for work but had nowhere to stay.

Feeling sympathetic, Djanie took Boateng to his home, left him in his room, and went back to his training. Upon returning home around 3:30 am, Djanie discovered that Boateng had stolen his laptop.

However, on May 19, 2024, around 8:00 pm, Boateng returned to Teshie and encountered Djanie near the Teshie Police Station, asking for money without recognizing Djanie as his previous victim.

Djanie recognized Boateng and, pretending to take him to a mobile money vendor for cash, led him away.

When Boateng realized he had been identified, he tried to escape, but Djanie shouted for help. Boateng was then apprehended and taken to the police station.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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