Fake lawyer nabbed in Eastern Region

23-year-old Emmanuel Marfo is in the firm grips of Police in the Eastern Region for allegedly posing as a Lawyer at the Koforidua Circuit Court A.

The suspect posed himself to the court as a member of the bench to represent a client in a civil suit before the court during a sitting.

Luck, however, eluded Emmanuel Marfo when presiding Judge Her Lady, Evelyn Asamoah found his conduct suspicious during the court proceedings following his inability to argue his case well and professionally.

Emmanuel Marfo was however handed over to the court officers after he admitted that he was a fake lawyer.

According to the Eastern Regional Police, Public Relations Officer who confirmed the arrest to Citi News, arrangements are underway to process him for court.

“On 24th August, warrant officers at the Koforidua circuit court A arrested and brought to the station suspect Emmanuel Marfo who is 23 years of age.

Emmanuel who was dressed like a lawyer wearing a bib posed as a Lawyer at the court to represent a client in a civil suit before the court”.

“During the court sitting the judge found his utterances, posture and gestures suspicious during his presentation and upon further scrutiny by the judge the suspect admitted not being a lawyer and was handed over to the police.”

DSP Ebenezer Tetteh then added, “he is currently in our custody, and the necessary arrangements are being made to send him to court this week.”

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By: Neil Nii Amatey Kanarku/citinewsroom.com/Ghana