An Accra Circuit Court has fined a 20-year-old washing bay attendant for impersonating a military officer by wearing camouflage trousers and a naval vest, and posting a TikTok video of himself.
Alex Cobbina, also known as Mobitel, was fined GH₵12,000, with a three-year prison sentence in default.
He was charged with falsely pretending to be a public officer and possessing military uniforms and accoutrements.
Cobbina pleaded guilty and sought forgiveness when he was first arraigned on December 20, 2024.
The court convicted him and deferred sentencing to today.
Presiding Judge Mr. Bright Samuel Acquah imposed the fine, sentencing Cobbina to pay GH₵12,000 or serve three years in prison, and an additional GH₵6,000 fine or two years in hard labor for the charge of possessing military gear.