Crime
Trader sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter
Veronica Djoazaa, who runs a bar, was convicted by a seven-member jury after being found responsible for the fatal injury of 48-year-old Anthony Apurum.
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Crime
Accra Academy refers student in bullying case to police
A viral video showed a student assaulting a peer with a machete, prompting swift action from the school’s administration. In an official statement, the school assured parents and guardians that immediate steps were taken to address the situ...
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IGP sets up investigative team to probe 2020, 2024 election-related deaths
As per the report, Dr. Dampare has set up a specialized investigative unit at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters.
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Courts
Three suspects arraigned for kidnapping and assault of businessman
The suspects, identified as Albert Tetteh Botchway and David Burke—both 34-year-old businessmen—and Promise Lamptey, a 29-year-old security guard, are facing charges related to the incident.
Crime
Wenchi:5 illegal miners arrested
The operation, carried out on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, around 4:40 p.m., resulted in the confiscation of four excavators, two Ford vehicles with registration numbers AS 2860-24 and GB 159-22, and two large mining washing machines.
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Courts
Forex trader bailed GH¢5 million for stealing, fraud
Judge Samuel Bright Acquah, presiding over the case, set Boateng’s next court date as February 5, 2025.
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Crime
5 suspected illegal miners arrested at Wenchi-Atuna
A task force established by Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoampong Tabrako III, President of the Council, carried out the operation at approximately 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
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Crime
Two granted GH¢400,000 bail over alleged stealing
Gyasi Robert Sekyere, an unemployed individual, and Esther Akuamoah, have been charged with conspiracy to commit a crime and theft. Both accused parties have pleaded not guilty.
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Crime
Expedite investigation-Court tells prosecution in forex trader case
Benjamin Appiah Boateng, the accused, allegedly obtained $300,000 and GH¢10,445,000 from Berry Kwadwo Agyapong and David Burke under the guise of investing their money in UDST and Binance cryptocurrency platforms.
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Courts
Tarkwa court fines miner GH¢12,000 for fraudulent electronic transactions
The Tarkwa Circuit Court, presided over by Mrs. Hathia Ama Manu, also ordered the miner, Ahmed Abdul Rahaman, to repay the stolen amount to his victims.
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Courts
Forex trader remanded for allegedly defrauding two persons
The accused, Benjamin Appiah Boateng, is said to have promised the victims, Mr. Berry Kwadwo Agyapong and Mr. David Burke, lucrative returns from investments in USDT on Binance and other cryptocurrency platforms.
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Courts
Deputy IGP sues Captain Smart
The lawsuit, filed on January 2, 2025, stems from remarks made by Captain Smart during a television and radio broadcast on December 27, 2024.
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Courts
Ex-Black Stars player granted GH¢100k bail over alleged visa fraud
The Court presided over by Mrs. Susana Eduful, stipulated that each surety must earn a minimum of GH¢5,000.
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Courts
GH₵1m recruitment scam: Alleged national security operative remanded
Additionally, Agemba is accused of taking money from two others, promising to arrange U.S. and German visas, as well as funds from a complainant, Patience Solomon, to procure an auctioned car. None of these promises were fulfilled.
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Courts
Court gives Marketing Officer GHC 100k bail over alleged theft
The court presided over by Mrs. Susanna Eduful specified that one of the sureties for the accused, Emmanuel Osei, aged 34, must be a public servant earning at least GH₵2,500.00.
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Crime
Hairdresser jailed 5 years for stealing via clone cheques
Oforiwa faced seven charges, including theft and aiding criminal activities. Although a first-time offender and a mother of two, the court ruled that her deliberate actions warranted punishment.
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Courts
Fisherman to spend 40 years in jail for robbery, rape
The convict, Emmanuel Tetteh, also known as "666," Escobar, and Commetey, pleaded not guilty to robbery charges during the trial at an Accra Circuit Court.
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Crime
Ghana Armed Forces warns against attacks on security personnel
This advice comes in response to reports of groups targeting military personnel who have been deployed to assist the Ghana Police Service in maintaining law and order nationwide.
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Crime
Trial of Ben Lord,another adjourned to December 18
Justice Mrs. Kizita Naa Koowah Quarshie, who presides over the case, directed the court’s registrar to assemble additional jurors to proceed with empaneling for the trial.
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Ministry of National Security denies claims of involvement in alleged abduction of Emirates Manager
In a statement released on Monday, November 25, 2024, the Ministry dismissed the accusations as unfounded and unequivocally denied any involvement of its officers in the incident.
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