An Accra Circuit Court has issued a bench warrant against a soldier for failing to appear before it.

Clement Ayomah, a 36-year-old soldier, who is standing trial for allegedly defrauding 22 persons in a recruitment case, failed to turn in court when the matter was called.

He is alleged to have collected GH¢136,000 from 22 persons under the pretext of recruiting them in the Ghana Armed Forces but failed.

Charged with defrauding by false petences, Ayomah pleaded not guilty, and on bail.