An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a Chinese businessman into police custody. Evan Yung faces charges of stealing 440 bundles of T-shirts worth GHS 3 million.
The alleged theft occurred from a warehouse in Fadama, Greater Accra Region, on November 11, 2025. Yung, 36, pleaded not guilty to the charge of stealing. However, he admitted the offence in his caution statement to the police.
This incident highlights operational risks within Ghana's import and trade sectors. Cases of alleged fraud or theft involving significant inventory values can disrupt supply chains. Such incidents also affect the confidence of foreign investors and business operators. The alleged GHS 3 million loss represents a substantial sum for a single business. Ghana’s trade environment relies heavily on trust between business partners.
Chief Inspector Wisdom Alorwu, representing the prosecution, informed the court about the details. Yung, a resident of Osu, Accra, allegedly stole the goods. The complainant, also a Chinese national residing in Osu, had entrusted his warehouse to Yung. The complainant left Ghana in May 2025 to attend to his sick mother in China. Upon returning in November 2025, Yung informed him that he had sold the T-shirts but customers had not paid. The complainant reported the matter to the police after weeks of waiting for payment.
The current legal proceedings will determine the implications for business relationships and investor security in Ghana. The outcome of this case may influence how foreign business owners manage their assets and partnerships. Such events require transparent legal processes to maintain investor confidence. The business community will closely monitor the verdict and its enforcement. This case underscores the importance of robust legal agreements and oversight in commercial dealings.