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Chinese national, murder suspect released on bail 

A Chinese man, who was arraigned before the Takoradi District Court over an alleged murder charge, has been released on police enquiry bail.

The accused person, Dai Mengsheng’s bail was set at GH¢500,000 each, with three sureties, one to be justified.

His passport has also been seized by the police to ensure his availability for court proceedings.

The bill of indictment is expected to be ready for the High Court in about two to three weeks. This is a crucial document that outlines the charges against a defendant in a case.

Dai Mengsheng was earlier charged for preparation to commit murder, to wit, murder, contrary to Section 19 and 46 of the criminal offences Act 1960 (Act 29).

The charge preferred against the accused person was based on legal advice by the Attorney General’s (AG) office in Sekondi.

The accused person was arrested on Friday February 14, 2025, at Tarkwa in the Western Region, after the complainant, David Anthony Nicol-Sey, a businessman residing in Takoradi reported the matter to the police.

Dai Mengsheng was later transferred to the Regional Police Command in Sekondi to facilitate further investigation and gathering of evidence.

 

Source: GNA

Ogyem Solomon

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. 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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