A businessman in Kintampo in the Brong-Ahafo Region has run into trouble with the law for issuing a dud cheque to cover the payment of a consignment of assorted soft drinks bought from a supplier.

Dennis Yao had purchased the drinks from the Akli Company Limited in Kumasi and wrote a cheque for GH¢41,919.00 to cover the cost but this was dishonoured when presented to his bankers.

He was on Friday put before a Kumasi Circuit Court, presided over by Mrs. Afua Adu Amankwah, charged with defrauding.

The accused pleaded not guilty and was admitted to GH¢2,000 bail to make his next appearance on Monday, February 22.

Police Chief Inspector Felix Akowuah told the court that the incident happened in July, last year.

He said the Company informed the accused of the bounced cheque and he made part payment of GH¢8,000.00.

Yao thereafter went into hiding until September 30, when he was tracked down - arrested and handed over to the police.