Sales Manager Faces Court Over Alleged Theft and Misuse of Funds

The Sales and Marketing Manager of DPS Industries Limited, Depak Sonar, has been dragged before the Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly embezzling GH¢681,000 from the company, with GH¢491,000 of that amount reportedly invested in casinos and online sports betting.

The court heard that Sonar had been entrusted with the responsibility of managing the company’s sales and marketing operations, including supplying products to customers and submitting accounts of the proceeds. However, discrepancies in his account submissions led to the discovery of significant financial irregularities.

In January 2024, Sonar was employed by DPS Industries Limited as the sales/marketing executive. According to the prosecution, during his tenure, Sonar’s duties included providing products to interested customers and ensuring the proceeds from these sales were properly accounted for. It wasn’t until recently that the company began noticing irregularities in his account submissions, which prompted a formal audit.

On January 10, 2025, the company asked Sonar to provide an explanation for some discrepancies related to products he had supplied. Following the audit, it was revealed that Sonar had misappropriated GH¢681,000 from the company’s sales proceeds. The next day, the company reported the matter to the police, leading to his arrest.

During investigations, Sonar reportedly confessed to the offence in his caution statement, requesting time to refund the money.

He disclosed that GH¢190,000 of the funds had been used to settle personal debts, while the remaining GH¢491,000 was invested in casinos and online sports betting.

Sonar was charged with stealing and appeared before the court, where he pleaded not guilty to the allegations. His legal counsel, Osman Muhaideen, requested bail for the accused, and the court granted bail in the sum of GH¢700,000, with three sureties who must be public servants residing within the jurisdiction.

As part of the bail conditions, Sonar is required to deposit his passport at the court’s registry and report to the police every two weeks.

The case has been adjourned to April 23, 2025, pending further advice from the attorney general.

The prosecution continues to build its case as investigations into the matter progress.

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