Crime
Key suspect in Accra motorbike theft ring arrested
The suspect, Emmanuel Akanpatiba, was taken into custody on June 24 after a Madina resident reported that his red Royal motorbike had been stolen overnight.
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Estate developers risk prosecution over illegal power connections-Energy Minister
Addressing Parliament during a session focused on reducing commercial losses at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Mr. Jinapor revealed that a recent enforcement operation uncovered multiple unauthorized power connections within the Re...
Courts
Fishmongers fined for buying GH¢100k worth of stolen tilapia
The women pleaded guilty to dishonestly receiving the stolen fish and were convicted on their own plea. Their lawyers appealed for leniency, and the court, presided over by Justice Enid Marful-Sau, responded with a financial penalty of 100...
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Tarkwa court fines two over stolen diesel
Emmanuel Tawiah, a labourer, and Ibrahim Mohammed, a businessman, both pleaded guilty to charges of stealing and dishonestly receiving. Each was ordered to pay GH¢780 or face a three-month jail sentence in default.
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Thief jailed 5 years for stealing ECG equipment
Asimah Delali, a rubbish collector popularly known as "Ayigbe", was convicted after pleading guilty to charges of stealing and tampering with ECG’s distribution infrastructure.
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Ex-convict jailed for stealing guns in Nkawie
The Asante Akropong Circuit Court, presided over by Mrs. Gloria Mensah Bonsu, sentenced Latif to three years’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to the offense.
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General
Betting with Burglary: New Research Links Sports Betting Shops to Rising Crime in Ghana—Researchers Sound Alarm
A recent study has found that proximity to sports betting shops in Ghana significantly increases the likelihood of burglary and theft in nearby communities. The research links the rise in property crime to weak regulatory enforcement, poor...
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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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Gardener sentenced five years for stealing air-condition units
According to the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Eric Ransford Abban, Frimpong had been in the lecturer’s service for five years before betraying that trust.
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Europe
Canadian man jailed for stealing iconic Churchill portrait
The stolen image—famously known as The Roaring Lion—was an original print taken by renowned photographer Yousuf Karsh in 1941, capturing Churchill's stern expression moments after addressing the Canadian parliament. The portrait is so iconi...
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Courts
Apprentice jailed three years for GH¢30,000 cameras theft
Okyere was found guilty of stealing two Canon R10 cameras valued at GH¢30,000, as well as a silver bracelet and wristwatch worth GH¢500. He denied the charges, but the court convicted him after a full trial.
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Crime
Two arrested for stealing iron rods from Agenda 111 hospital site in Kasoa
The suspects were apprehended by the Kasoa Ofaakor Jei River Police following a tip-off. Security personnel at the Odupong Ofaakor Senior High School intercepted the trio, who had arrived at the scene with a tricycle loaded with stolen iron...
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Crime
Five arrested over illegal water connections in Kumasi
The arrests follow the suspects’ failure to settle surcharges totalling GH₵31,803.97, issued as penalties for their alleged illegal tapping into GWCL pipelines.
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Crime
Four arrested at Kwahu Easter for theft, assault, and drug offenses
The annual festival drew massive crowds from various parts of Ghana and beyond, creating a lively atmosphere across the Kwahu area.
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Crime
Illegal miner sentenced to five years for phone theft in Ashanti Region
The convict, identified as Francis Amadu, also known as Kojo Amadu, pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted accordingly by the presiding judge, Mr. Robert Addo.
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Crime
Alleged BoG site cable thief granted GHC1 million bail
The accused, who faces charges of unlawful entry and theft of copper cables worth GH¢1,035,500, was granted bail in the sum of GH¢1 million with two sureties.
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Courts
Jilted lover torches ex-boyfriend's properties, granted GH¢30,000 bail
Arthur admitted to the charges of unlawful entry, causing damage, and theft, but offered an explanation during proceedings presided over by Magistrate Lawrence Buanor-Buer.
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Crime
Farmer fined GH₵4,800 for stealing ginger worth GH₵17,500
Mahama pleaded guilty to the charge of theft and was convicted based on his own admission. Should he fail to pay the fine, he will serve a 12-month prison sentence as a substitute.
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Courts
Tarkwa:Labourer jailed four months for stealing mobile phone
According to the prosecutor, Police Inspector Patrick Essien, the first complainant, Bright Chigozie, operates a mobile phone sales and exchange business at the Ford Lorry Station in Tarkwa.
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Landlord granted GH¢20,000 bail over alleged electricity theft
Presiding over the case, Mr. Bright Samuel Acquah ordered the accused, Eric Afriyie, to provide one surety as part of his bail conditions.
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