Courts
Mother and son dragged to court over GH¢155,000 land fraud scheme at Fise
The two have been charged with conspiracy to commit a fraudulent transaction, grant of land without lawful title, and defrauding by false pretence.
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Ten suspects in rural bank robbery remanded by Accra High Court
Presided over by Justice [Name Not Provided], the court issued the remand order during the suspects’ second appearance on Thursday, directing that they return to court on October 22, 2025, as investigations continue.
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Africa
ICC convicts Sudanese militia leader for war crimes in Darfur conflict
Kushayb, a senior commander of the Janjaweed militia, was found guilty on 27 counts linked to attacks carried out between 2003 and 2004.
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Two jailed for illegal refuse dumping at Accra Post Office
The pair, who pleaded guilty, were each fined 50 penalty units (GH¢600) but were jailed after failing to pay. They will serve their terms at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.
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Trader jailed 10 years over GH¢198,000 Honda CR-V fraud
Prosecutors said Obeng conspired with Gideon Wiafe and one Owusu (both at large) to perpetrate the fraud.
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Jakpa petitions CID to probe Ex-AG Dame over alleged misconduct
In a letter dated July 23, 2025, Mr. Jakpa accuses the former A-G of pressuring him to testify in a way that would implicate Dr. Forson, in order to “fast-track the conclusion of the case.”
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Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to multiple rape charges in London court
The Ghanaian international, now with Villarreal in Spain, entered not guilty pleas to five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault. The alleged incidents are said to have occurred between 2021 and 2022, a period when he was still ac...
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US
Brazil's Ex-president jailed 27 years for plotting coup
Bolsonaro, currently under house arrest, did not appear in court for the sentencing. His legal team dismissed the verdict as “absurdly excessive” and vowed to appeal, though experts note that options for challenging the ruling are limited s...
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Kumasi court jails three Nigerians for vehicle theft
The convicts — Francis Friday, Linus Agwazie, and Russell Ekenze — were arrested on June 20, 2025, and prosecuted before various circuit courts in Kumasi.
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Sophia Akuffo broke Oath of Secrecy with CJ removal comments-Ansa-Asare
In an interview with TV3 on September 3, Sophia Akuffo argued that Justice Torkornoo was denied a fair process, insisting the allegations against her were too weak to justify her removal.
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Sophia Akuffo condemns removal of Chief Justice Torkornoo
According to her, the allegations leveled against Justice Torkornoo were not so grave as to merit such a severe outcome as her removal, thereby describing it as a "rigmarole" that set a dangerous precedent for Ghana’s judiciary.
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Two police officers remanded over missing assault rifles
The accused — Lance Corporal William Atia Asitanga, 32, and Lance Corporal Sulemana Zanya Abdul-Rahman, 27 — are facing charges of abetment of crime (stealing).
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Our bail conditions within legal framework-EOCO
The office has come under intense criticism in recent times concerning its bail conditions, which many have described as excessive and illegal.
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Europe
Norway crown princess’s son charged with rape, 31 other offences
The 28-year-old, who was born before the princess married Crown Prince Haakon, faces allegations ranging from sexual abuse of a former partner to repeated violations of restraining orders.
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OSP records 7 convictions, 1 ccquittal in first half of 2025
This was revealed in the OSP’s half-year report prepared in July 2025.
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Others
South Korea’s former first lady arrested on stock fraud, bribery charges
The 52-year-old, who has denied all charges, appeared before a Seoul court for four hours on Tuesday. Judges approved a detention warrant citing fears she might tamper with evidence.
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Australian politician convicted of rape fights from jail cell to remain MP
Ward, 44, was found guilty last month of sexually assaulting two young men—aged 18 and 24—at his home between 2013 and 2015. He is currently in custody awaiting sentencing but has vowed to appeal the conviction.
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Brazil Supreme Court orders Ex-president's house arrest
The move comes after Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing the investigation, said Bolsonaro violated previous court-imposed restrictions.
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Adu-Boahene trial: Court partially rejects disclosure request by accused persons
Samuel Atta Akyea, the lawyer for Kwabena Adu-Boahen, his spouse Angela Adjei-Boateng, as well as the fourth accused, filed a motion asking the court to order the release of several items.
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Crime
Defunct Beige Bank CEO acquitted and discharged
Michael Nyinaku, former CEO of Beige Bank, has been acquitted by the Court of Appeal after facing 44 charges, including theft and money laundering.
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