The Tarkwa Circuit Court has imposed a fine of GH₵3,600 each on four officers from the Tarkwa branch of Quick Credit and Micro Investment Company Limited.

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These officers were accused of causing harm to Michael Kwesi Affum, a security officer employed by G4S security company. In the event that the accused individuals fail to pay the fine, they will each serve five years in prison with hard labor.

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The presiding judge, Mrs. Hathier Ama Manu, also ordered the convicts to provide compensation amounting to GH₵10,000 to the complainant, Michael Kwesi Affum.

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The four individuals facing charges – Micheal Afoakwa (34), a monitoring officer; Richard Anim (28); Pius Abekah (24); and Emmanuel Forson (27), all field officers – pleaded guilty to causing harm and abetment of crime. The court subsequently sentenced them in accordance with their pleas.

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According to the prosecuting officer, Police Chief Inspector Joseph Lartey, the complainant, Michael Kwesi Affum, resides in Brenuakyim within the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality.

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The accused individuals are employed by Quick Credit and Micro Investment Company Limited to retrieve outstanding loans from customers.

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The incident transpired in April 2023 when Affum, the complainant, borrowed GHC1,500 from the aforementioned company but failed to repay the loan.

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On July 6, 2023, the accused officers were engaged in their duties of collecting outstanding loan payments when they encountered Affum by the roadside in Lay-out. They approached him and demanded immediate settlement of the debt.

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An altercation erupted between the complainant and the accused individuals. During this dispute, Afoakwa attempted to seize Affum's mobile phone and forcibly twisted his left arm behind his back.

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The forceful act resulted in a fracture of Affum's left arm, causing him significant pain.

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Recognizing the severity of the harm inflicted, the accused quickly transported Affum to a nearby private health facility. However, due to the seriousness of the injury, he was subsequently referred to the Tarkwa Municipal Hospital for treatment.

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The incident was reported to the Tarkwa police on the same day, and Affum was issued a medical form for his injuries.

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Following these events, Afoakwa was apprehended on July 10, 2023. During the ensuing investigation, he admitted to the offense and implicated Anim, Abekah, and Forson as his accomplices. Subsequently, on July 13, all four individuals were arrested, charged, and presented before the court as part of the legal proceedings.

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