Courts
Ho court jails man 19 years for robbing pregnant woman
The court, presided over by His Honour Osman Abdul Hakeem, handed down the sentence after Avortide pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery.
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General
Singapore empowers police to freeze bank accounts in suspected scam cases
Taking effect on Tuesday, the Protection from Scams Act gives authorities sweeping powers to intervene in financial activities without the account holder’s consent, even if the individual insists they are not being deceived.
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Crime
Police dismantle vehicle theft syndicate in Kumasi ; five arrested, manhunt ongoing
For months, residents reported disturbing incidents where individuals, after withdrawing large sums of money from banks, were trailed and later robbed from their parked vehicles.
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Courts
Court remands five over counterfeit cash operation
The accused—Shubham Sharma, James Mozu Bonaparte, Prince Owusu Ahenkorah, Jonathan Kwame Appiah, and Solomon Adjetey Adjei—were hauled before the Accra Circuit Court last Friday.
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Europe
Two Jailed Over Daring Gold Toilet Heist at Blenheim Palace
James “Jimmy” Sheen, 40, and Michael Jones, 39, were handed prison terms of four years and two years and three months, respectively, after being convicted for their involvement in the 2019 burglary.
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Africa
Liberia’s former speaker charged for orchestrating parliament fire
Police in Monrovia announced on Friday that Koffa is suspected of playing a central role in the incident, which destroyed the joint chambers of the legislature on 18 December 2024.
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Crime
Man arrested in Western Region for unlawful possession of firearm
According to a statement released by the Western Central Regional Police Command, the suspect, identified as Yahaya Seidu, was apprehended on May 29, 2025, at Aponteng Krom.
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Crime
Two more arrested over Tamale Fuo shooting incident
Their arrest follows earlier detentions of two other suspects, Baba Habib and Alhassan Fuseini, who were already arraigned before the court shortly after the incident.
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Courts
19-year old jailed 24 months for unlawful entry, stealing
According to the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer, the incident occurred around 4:50 a.m. on May 15, 2025, when the complainant, a trader named Fati Ahmed residing in Madina, discovered her room had been unlawfully entered. S...
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Courts
OKESS student, stepfather face court over gun scare: bail set at GH¢80K
Presiding Judge Natacha Abena Tuffour approved bail terms amounting to GH¢50,000 for the teenager and GH¢30,000 for his stepfather, who was implicated in the case following police investigations.
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Crime
Two arrested over murder of young seamstress in Twifo Praso
The suspects—28-year-old mechanic Richard Armah and 24-year-old disc jockey Isaac Arhin, popularly known as “Fresh DJ”—are both residents of Twifo Praso.
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Courts
Soldier granted GHC 600k bail over alleged recruitment scam
Appearing in full military attire, the accused denied the charges when he took the stand before Presiding Judge Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit.
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Courts
Cameroonian arrested for alleged internet scam, human trafficking
Merie was arrested on April 7 at his Kenyasi Abrem residence in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
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Crime
Ghana adopts new policy: Foreign criminals to be deported, not prosecuted-Interior Minister
During an official visit to the Ashanti Regional Police Command in Kumasi on Friday, April 4, 2025, the minister highlighted the government's concern over the environmental and cyber threats posed by foreign offenders. He cited illegal mini...
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Crime
Wanted robbery suspect arrested in Ashaiman after weeks on the run
According to a statement from the Police Public Affairs Directorate, Babanawo was apprehended on Saturday, March 29, weeks after his alleged accomplice, Karim Fatao, was captured during a robbery operation on February 26, 2025.
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Crime
Police nab two over suspicious ECG cable haul in Central Region
Identified as Mohammed Sulemana and Iddrisu Basit, the suspects were serving as mates on an articulated truck when they were apprehended on April 1, 2025, at Gomoa Awombrew in the Central Region.
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Courts
Businessman linked to Ahmed Suale’s murder denied bail as police amend charges
The court, presided over by Judge Susana Nyakotey, heard arguments from both the prosecution and defence, but did not take a plea from the accused.
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Crime
Man in viral video assaulting woman with baby arrested by police
The disturbing footage, which quickly sparked outrage across social media, shows the man aggressively attacking the woman—prompting widespread demands for immediate intervention.
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Crime
Chinese national granted bail in alleged murder case in Takoradi
Mengsheng's bail was set at GH¢500,000, with three sureties, one of whom must be justified. As part of the bail conditions, his passport has been seized by the police to ensure his presence during court proceedings.
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General
COP Christian Tetteh Yohunu appointed IGP, replaces Dampare
The announcement was made in an official statement from the presidency on Thursday, March 13. Signed by Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
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