Three of five individuals have been brought before an Accra Circuit Court for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping and assault of a businessman.

The accused are Albert Tetteh Botchway, 34; David Burke, 34; both businessmen; and Promise Lamptey, 29, a security guard.

Two other suspects, Awudu Balm and Katanga, remain at large.

The five are accused of kidnapping Kwadwo Agyapong Berry, a businessman, over a failed business investment.