Nigerian man arraigned in Ghana over alleged bank robbery plot

Summary

A Nigerian man, Augustine Maazi, appeared before a Ghanaian court over allegations linked to a planned robbery targeting banks in Accra.

Highlights

• He appeared before Accra Circuit Court 8 as proceedings continued in the case.
• Police said he was arrested on August 13 after they said they foiled a plot to rob three banks in the Labone area.
• He faced eight counts, including conspiracy to commit robbery, and pleaded not guilty.
• He had previously been remanded in police custody after being denied bail.
• The case involves allegations of planned attacks on GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank branches in Labone.