Ghana’s Accra Circuit Court has sentenced Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, to 15 years in prison with hard labour for charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretences—stemming from her 2022 televised “money-doubling” scheme  . The verdict has sparked a nationwide debate: some hail it as a landmark move to protect vulnerable citizens from spiritual fraud, while others question whether the punishment is excessively harsh for a first-time offender and a mother of five  . The civil-society group COFIIG-GHANA is urging the courts to add restitution for victims, emphasising that justice must balance punishment with healing  . Legal experts underscore the case as a strong statement that religious freedom does not shield criminal acts  .