Two Men Sentenced for Conspiracy and Theft of Car Parts in Ghana

Robert Cudjoe and Isaac Aidoo were sentenced to three months imprisonment each for stealing faulty car parts valued at GH¢17,500. The Tarkwa District Court found them guilty after they planned the theft with an accomplice who is still at large. Their capture involved the observation of a witness who reported the theft.

Two individuals were sentenced to three months of imprisonment with hard labor for conspiracy and theft of faulty car parts valued at GH¢17,500. The Tarkwa District Court One delivered the ruling against Robert Cudjoe, aged 19, and Isaac Aidoo, aged 18, after they pleaded guilty to the charges.

The prosecution, led by Police Sergeant Enoch Assan-Donkoh, informed Judge Charles Owusu Nsiah that the complainant, Christopher Dorglo, an auto mechanic, stored a collection of faulty vehicle parts at his workshop in Bogoso Junction. Cudjoe, Aidoo, and their accomplice, Emma, who remains at large, planned to steal these items on the night of October 25, 2024.

The stolen items included gearboxes from various car models, a defective car battery, a damaged air conditioning tank, and car water tanks. They concealed the stolen parts behind a storey-building at Bogoso Junction.

In a twist, Aidoo hired tricycle rider Paul Balungo to transport the items to Samahu. However, Eric Wilson, a passerby, noticed the suspicious activity and alerted others. Upon witnessing Wilson returning with assistance, Aidoo and Emma fled, while Cudjoe and Balungo were apprehended and handed over to law enforcement.

The complainant confirmed the theft when he discovered his missing parts the next day. Police arrested Aidoo, who admitted to the crime and implicated Cudjoe and Emma as co-conspirators. Authorities continue to pursue Emma to ensure he faces justice. The court formally charged Cudjoe and Aidoo following the investigation by the police.

In summary, Robert Cudjoe and Isaac Aidoo were convicted for their involvement in the theft of faulty car parts, receiving three months in prison each. Their scheme, assisted by a third accomplice, Emma, ultimately failed due to the intervention of a witness. The case highlights ongoing efforts by the police to apprehend all involved in the theft, ensuring accountability within the community.

Original Source: www.ghanabusinessnews.com