An Accra High Court has ruled that the ongoing criminal trial of Nana Appiah Mensah, the embattled former Chief Executive Officer of the defunct gold dealership firm Menzgold, will now be conducted virtually.

The decision was communicated to the defence team on Monday after the court received a medical report indicating that Mensah should avoid strenuous physical activity. According to the doctor’s note, he has been advised to refrain from “maximal physical exertion,” prompting the court to allow proceedings to continue via electronic means.

Mensah, widely known as NAM1, is facing multiple charges, including defrauding by false pretence, operating a gold trading business without a licence, and money laundering. He has pleaded not guilty to all counts and is currently on bail.

The case is part of a broader and long-running prosecution following the collapse of Menzgold, which allegedly left thousands of customers at a loss. The High Court had earlier directed the accused to open his defence as the trial progresses.

With the shift to virtual hearings, the court is expected to continue proceedings while accommodating the health concerns raised by the accused’s medical team.

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