In a recent case that has garnered attention, an 18-year-old driver’s mate found himself in legal trouble after making a rather unusual claim. Emmanuel Arhinful alleged that his penis had shrunk after a mason touched his shoulders. This bizarre assertion led to his appearance before a District Court in Awutu Bereku in the Central Region.
Upon receiving a medical form from the Police to seek treatment, it was determined that Arhinful's penis was, in fact, "intact and functioning normal without any deformity." Subsequently, he has been charged with the publication of false news and deceiving a public officer, specifically Corporal Mercy Nyarko Boatemaa, who was the investigator on the case.
During the proceedings, Arhinful denied the charges brought against him. However, the court, presided over by Naomi Kontuor, remanded him into police custody with a re-appearance scheduled for April 17, 2024.
According to the prosecution led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Thomas Sarfo and Chief Inspector Bernice Wie Kpuusuu, the complainant, Prince Zo Brimo, a mason residing at Liberia Camp, encountered Arhinful, a driver’s mate from Ofaakor, Kasoa, on April 1, 2024. It was alleged that Arhinful followed Brimo from Kasoa and made a phone call, causing Brimo to seek assistance at the Kasoa New Market Police Station.
Upon being interrogated, Arhinful claimed that his manhood had shrunk after Brimo touched his shoulders at the Kasoa MTN office. This led to the issuance of a Police medical report form for examination and report. However, the subsequent medical report contradicted Arhinful's claim, stating that his penis was "intact and functioning normal without any deformity."
As a result of these events, Arhinful was arrested and cautioned by the authorities.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of truthfulness in legal matters and the potential consequences of making false claims. It also highlights the thoroughness of investigative procedures carried out by law enforcement agencies to ascertain the facts in any given situation.
As this unusual case unfolds, it prompts contemplation on the complexities of human behavior and the necessity for objective evidence in legal proceedings. The outcome of this case will undoubtedly be awaited with interest by both legal professionals and the general public.
-source GNA | curated by Aisha Yakubu | GhanaCrimes
