A trader, Constance Gyasi Nimako, has been remanded into custody by an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly stealing and laundering money mistakenly credited to her bank account. Nimako, also known as Maa Adwoa, is alleged to have spent GH¢770,500 out of GH¢800,000 that was erroneously transferred to her bank account at Ecobank. She reportedly transferred GH¢300,000 of the amount to her mother’s account at Fidelity Bank and GH¢400,000 to her own account at GCB Bank, and withdrew GH¢70,500 in cash. She has been charged with stealing and money laundering, while her mother, Cecilia Gyasi, has been charged with abetment of crime to wit money laundering. The two pleaded not guilty. Presiding Judge, Mrs Susan Eduful, after listening to arguments from both the prosecution and defence, remanded Nimako due to the grave nature of the charge and concerns that she might not appear to stand trial. Her mother, Cecilia Gyasi was, however, granted bail in the sum of GH¢500,000 with two sureties, wh...