A Foreigner Defrauds a Ghanaian

Accra (Greater Accra) 28 April, '98 An Italian who allegedly conspired with a Ghanaian to dupe a trader today appeared before an Accra circuit tribunal charged with conspiracy and fraud. Corrias Pierivigy, a driver, pleaded not guilty to both charges and was granted five million cedis bail to reappear on May 19. Police inspector Joseph Anneh Kwame told the tribunal chaired by Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson Yeboah, that in March, last yerar one John Donkoh, now at large, introduced Pierivigy, who claims to be a driver but of no fixed abode, to Mr Paul Quainoo a trader at Dansoman, for business discussions. Inspector Anneh Kwame said in the course of their discussions, Pierivigy told Mr Q uaino that he had ordered second-hand fridges and drilling machines for sale and would consider his request should he become interested. Mr Quainoo expressed interest in the goods and Pierivigy demanded 18 million cedis advance but Mr Quainoo could only pay five million cedis with the promise of paying the balance when the items are supplied. After waiting for some time without getting the items, Mr Quainoo made a report to the police who arrested Pierivigy from his hide-out on March four last year. He denied collecting and money from Mr Quainoo. gri