Maa Adwoa Refunds Part of Mistaken Transfer but Remains Behind Bars
Constance Gyasi Nimako, widely known as Maa Adwoa, has refunded GH¢230,000 of the GH¢770,500 she allegedly spent after receiving a mistaken bank transfer of GH¢800,000. Despite the partial repayment, she remains in custody, facing charges of stealing and money laundering.
Mother Represents Absent Defendant in Court
Constance was absent from the latest court hearing. Instead, her mother, Cecilia Gyasi, appeared before Judge Mrs. Evelyn Asamoah, while her lawyer informed the court about the refund. The presiding judge declined to grant bail and instructed the prosecution to expedite disclosures. The next hearing is set for July 23, 2025.
Details of the Mistaken Transfer and Fund Movement
The case began when a company CEO mistakenly transferred GH¢800,000 into Constance’s Ecobank account, intending to send it to his own account. Authorities say Constance moved GH¢770,500 before the error was detected:
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GH¢300,000 was sent to her mother’s Fidelity Bank account
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GH¢400,000 was transferred to her GCB Bank account
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GH¢70,500 was withdrawn in cash
A remaining balance of GH¢29,778.47 stayed in her account when the issue was flagged.
Charges and Arrests
Following a complaint to Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), both Ecobank and CBG attempted recovery. However, the funds had mostly been moved. Investigations led to the arrest of Maa Adwoa in Kumasi, while her mother was apprehended in Accra.
Both women have pleaded not guilty. Constance faces charges of stealing and laundering money, while her mother is accused of abetment of crime.
Court Rulings and Bail Conditions
In an earlier session, Judge Susan Eduful denied Constance bail due to the seriousness of the accusations and doubts about her willingness to appear in court. Her mother, however, was granted bail with a GH¢500,000 surety bond, backed by two family members earning at least GH¢2,000 monthly.
Lack of Cooperation and Ongoing Investigations
According to police, Constance initially refused to cooperate, verbally abused officers, and went into hiding before being captured. She admitted informing her mother and instructing her to withdraw funds. She claimed the money came from a foreign company, despite having no prior business dealings with them, and said she used it to order goods.
Investigations are ongoing as authorities try to trace the remaining funds and determine the full extent of the financial crime.
Source: Graphic Online
