Veterinarian charged with breach of trust

Accra, Jan. 3, GNA - Henry Asare-Adjei, a veterinary officer of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), on Monday appeared before a circuit tribunal in Accra for allegedly collecting 10,000 dollars from a colleague under the pretext of transferring the money to Belgium. Asare-Adjei, 43, pleaded not guilty to fraudulent breach of trust and was granted 15 million cedis bail with one surety to be justified, until February 22.

Police Inspector Tawiah Boison told the tribunal chaired by Mr Charles Nyewolema that the complainant, Mr Asare Yirenkyi is a veterinary officer and industrialist based in Accra. Inspector Boison said in June last year, Mr Yirenkyi imported day-old chicks from Belgium and after selling them, gave 10,000 dollars to Asare-Adjei to transfer to Belgium. However, he failed to do so and made use of the money. GNA