Crime
Kumasi: EOCO arrests 320 people in QNET fraud raid
The coordinated raid, conducted on Thursday, November 6, 2025, is described as the biggest single anti-human trafficking action in Ghana’s history.
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Excavators seized as anti-galamsey task force strikes Kyebi
The tactical mission, carried out on Sunday, June 15, saw the anti-galamsey task force depart Accra around 10:00 a.m. and descend on mining hotspots in the Asikam and Potrase communities near the Birim River.
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Law firms urged to strengthen Anti-money laundering training for lawyers
Addressing participants at the Ghana Bar Association’s 2025 Mid-Year Conference, Ofosu-Dorte underscored the pivotal role lawyers play in the fight against corruption and financial crimes.
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Business
Central Bank rolls out new Anti-Money Laundering guidelines for forex bureaus
These guidelines address critical areas such as the appointment and responsibilities of an Anti-Money laundering reporting officer, collaboration with regulatory authorities, and customer due diligence.
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Africa
Liberia:450 officials suspended for failing to declare assets
According to a statement from the presidency, those affected will be suspended without pay for a month or until they comply with the asset declaration mandate set by the country’s anti-corruption agency.
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Africa
Ex-Guinean minister jailed 5 years for corruption
Diané, who was a defense minister from 2015 to 2021 under former President Alpha Condé, faced charges as part of a wider anti-corruption campaign initiated by the country’s military leadership.
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We remain resolute in rendering corruption costly and unattractive - OSP
"Our vision is clear - to render corruption costly and unattractive, and we remain resolute in fulfilling this mandate,"
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Business
Ghana card to be sole ID for all financial transactions-BoG
In a notice signed by the Secretary to the Central Bank, Ms. Sandra Thompson, entreated all financial institutions to take steps to update customer records with the Ghana Card in line with Section 30 of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (...
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Killing of international journalist: Mahama calls for urgent solution to highway robberies
Mr. Mahama said he wants “the government to urgently address the worrying development,” and among other things it wants it to provide all the needed support to the country’s police service to be able to deliver on its mandate of protecting...
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Anti-armed robbery squad, robbers in shootout
The Ghana Police Service last Monday deployed its special Anti-Armed Robbery Squad (AARS) to the Eastern and Bono East regions to clamp down on the increasing activities of armed robbers in those regions.
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Asia
China: Alibaba slapped with $2.75bn fine
The world’s biggest online retailer – China’s Alibaba – has been hit with a record fine equivalent to $2.75bn (just over £2bn).
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Others
Firm fined £2.6m for claiming clothes prevent Covid
Lorna Jane, which has stores across Australia, New Zealand, the US and Singapore, has been ordered by the judge to publish corrective notices.
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Crime
Pass Community Sentencing bill to ease prison crisis-ACHPR urges Ghana
The Commission’s remarks followed a promotion mission to Ghana from September 29 to October 2, 2025. Among its key findings was severe overcrowding in prisons, with Nsawam Medium Security Prison housing 3,496 inmates—more than three times i...
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Business
Communications Minister to introduce Anti-Misinformation bill in parliament
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, April 9, the minister stated that the bill, once submitted and deliberated upon by Parliament, is expected to be enacted into law.
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Supreme Court News
Kotoka Airport renaming has no legal effect yet – A-G tells Supreme Court
According to the Attorney-General, the proposed name change has not taken legal effect because the necessary legislative processes have not been completed.
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Legal education reform bill was bipartisan effort -Manhyia South MP
The Bill, which has since been signed into law by President John Dramani Mahama, is expected to change how professional legal education is delivered in Ghana.
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Business
Value for Money Office Bill passed by parliament
Introduced in February by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the bill creates a specialised office that will focus on whether state spending delivers real results for citizens.
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Crime
AG to re-enact criminal proceeds recovery Act
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dominic Ayine, said the proposed Criminal Proceeds Recovery Bill is intended to close what the ministry describes as a major legal gap in the existing framework.
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2025 in focus: Top legal news items on DL news
In 2025, as in previous years, numerous legal stories dominated headlines across the country. However, based on editorial discretion, audience engagement metrics on our website, and sustained reader interest, we present the following storie...
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Business
PPA boss urges swift passage of Procurement Professionalisation Bill
Speaking at the 11th Ghana Mining Industry Awards in Accra, Mr Ahiable said the legislation is directly aligned with the President’s Reset Agenda, which seeks to build a more disciplined, efficient and performance-driven public sector.
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