The Amasaman Circuit Court has ordered the remand of a 23-year-old security guard, Abraham Quaye, following allegations that he siphoned GH¢200,000 from his employer under the guise of routine duties.

Quaye, who pleaded not guilty, appeared before Mrs. Akosua Anokyewaa Adjepong, sitting as a relieving judge.

Prosecutors told the court that the complainant, Francis Yeboah, is both a District Manager with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the proprietor of Nzema Guest House at Ayawaso, where Quaye was employed as a security guard.

The two are also said to reside in the same neighbourhood.

According to police, on November 19, 2025, Mr. Yeboah received GH¢450,000 from the Ghana Police Administration to facilitate the purchase of ECG meters for a construction company operating at Kwabenya.

The money was allegedly placed in a white polythene bag and kept in his car.

The prosecution said that the following morning, around 4:30 a.m., Mr. Yeboah asked Quaye to wash the vehicle. Later that day, when he attempted to make payment for the meters, he reportedly discovered that GH¢200,000 had gone missing.

Mr. Yeboah immediately contacted Quaye, who denied any knowledge of the missing cash. However, police said the complainant later became suspicious after observing what he believed were unexplained changes in Quaye’s spending habits, including purchases inconsistent with his income.

A formal complaint was lodged at the Pokuase Police Station on December 13, 2025, leading to Quaye’s arrest.

Chief Inspector Salifu Nashiru, prosecuting, told the court that a search conducted on Quaye allegedly uncovered GH¢164,000 in his bag, which was subsequently handed over to the complainant.

Police further alleged that during investigations, Quaye admitted to taking the money and spending part of it on items including an iPhone 13, phone accessories, shisha, a power bank, sneakers, clothing and other personal effects valued at GH¢9,010.

Investigators also claim he disclosed giving GH¢1,200 to his sister and GH¢200 each to his stepmother, mother and father, with the remaining funds allegedly used for food and other personal expenses.

Quaye has since been formally charged, and the court has ordered that he be held in custody as investigations continue and the case proceeds.