Crime
Suspected thief's testicle cut by mob, dies at Awutu Bawjiase
According to reports, the suspect and an accomplice allegedly hired an Okada rider from Esikaso in the Eastern Region under the guise of traveling to Awutu Bawjiase.
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Why was the case of Kwabena Duffuor and 7 others discontinued? -AG explains
At a sectoral update held on Monday, July 28, Dr. Ayine announced that the case, The Republic v. Kwabena Duffuor & 7 Others (CR/0248/2020), was withdrawn via a nolle prosequi following a structured settlement deal valued at GH¢2 billion—rou...
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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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31-year old arrested in Abuakwa for stealing prepaid meters
Asare was reportedly caught red-handed in Abuakwa Agogo Newsite by local residents while attempting to steal a meter.
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Crime
Goat thieves banished by Tamale Chogu chief after public shame
The suspects, Nafiwu Bakar—a national service staff at the Bole Forestry Commission—and his accomplice Rashid Yussif, both hailing from Damongo in the Savannah Region, were captured last Friday by a vigilant neighborhood watch group while a...
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General
Former GIHOC MD Kofi Jumah granted GHc500k bail
Mr. Jumah was granted bail on Monday, June 30, after reporting to the headquarters of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), where he had been detained as investigations commenced.
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Pastor accused of stealing from deceased friend granted GH¢150k bail
The prosecution, led by ASP Issah Achiburi, alleges that Adu misappropriated a Range Rover, an ATM card, and cash amounting to GH¢27,000 belonging to his deceased friend, Emmanuel Offei. The court has ordered Adu to return on July 14, 2025,...
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48-year-old potter remanded over stealing, destroying metal guardrails
The man, identified as Yaw Asare, was charged with stealing and willfully damaging public property—specifically six metal railings under the care of the Ghana Highways Authority.
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Mobile banker jailed for stealing GH¢70,840 from employer
Presiding Judge Jojo Amoah Hagan delivered the sentence after Suleman admitted to the charge of stealing. In addition to serving time, Suleman has been ordered to pay back GH¢58,840 of the stolen funds.
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Business
BoG urges public to save with licensed financial institutions
In a recent notice aimed at promoting financial literacy, the Central Bank stressed the importance of building a consistent savings habit, noting that it is never too early—or too late—to start.
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General
Ministry exposes fake security recruitment scheme: Public urged to stay vigilant
In a statement issued on June 3, 2025, the Ministry discredited the message, which invites applicants to join the Ghana Security Services through a so-called “Data Gathering Form” hosted on Google Forms, with a fake deadline of June 10.
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Courts
19-year-old jailed 24 months for theft, accomplice remanded
His co-accused, Nelson Godwin Ezel, 20, who also has no fixed employment, pleaded not guilty to the same charges and has been remanded into police custody pending trial.
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Cashier jailed 3 months for using employer’s GH¢8,575 for betting
The convict, Andy Tetteh, pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted on his own admission. The court handed down the sentence after hearing how he diverted company funds for personal betting activities and lost the entire amount.
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Crime
Three arrested in connection with stolen Hyundai SUV in Accra
The arrests, which took place on April 30, 2025, followed coordinated police operations across multiple regions.
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Courts
Gardener remanded for stealing lecturer's items
The accused, Kwabena Frimpong, appeared before the Adenta Circuit Court, where he admitted to the offence.
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Business
Bank fraud cases drop but financial risk soars in 2024 – Bank of Ghana Report
While most fraud types recorded a decrease in value at risk, forgery and document manipulation stood out, surging more than sevenfold from GH¢7.47 million in 2023 to GH¢53.5 million in 2024. This category alone represented 67% of the fraud-...
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Suspected cable thief electrocuted after breaking into Kumasi Power Substation
Authorities believe the deceased accessed the secured facility illegally through an underground tunnel, bypassing on-site security to reach the substation unnoticed.
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Two friends get three years each over theft of window frames
The accused pleaded guilty to the charges and were convicted accordingly.
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Jilted lover burnt ex-boyfriend's property case; Judgment set for April 23
On March 3, 2025, while Anni was attending a family wedding in Nyameah, he received a call from a friend alerting him that Ruth had forcefully entered his room. Rushing home, the complainant found signs of forced entry and noticed that GH¢2...
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Crime
Landlord granted GH¢20,000 bail for alleged electricity theft
Presiding Judge Bright Samuel Acquah ruled that the accused, 53-year-old Eric Afriyie, must provide a surety to validate the bail conditions.
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