Crime
Three Nigerians remanded over alleged SIM box fraud in Tema
The accused persons, Olanrewaju Adedeji Segun, Timileyin Fakunle and Olamide Roheemot, all described as data managers, have been put before an Accra Circuit Court.
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Courts
Court remands pastor over alleged threats against Vice-President
The order was made on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, by Her Honour Angela Attachie, who directed that the accused remain in custody and return to court on 13 April.
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Crime
Police arrest pastor over alleged threats against Vice-President
The suspect, Prophet William Gyimah, 49, was picked up on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, during what police described as an intelligence-led operation in Kasoa in the Central Region.
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Crime
Police arrest 11 in Northern Region anti-fraud and drug raid
The raid was carried out on 30 March 2026 by the Northern Regional Special Operations Team under the leadership of Chief Inspector Abu Issahaku
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Crime
49-year-old man arrested for threatening High Court judge in viral video
Police identified the suspect as John Kwabena Owusu Ansah. He was arrested on Thursday, 27 March 2026, at Antoakrom in the Ashanti Region after what police described as an intelligence-led operation.
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Courts
Court grants bail to woman charged over Snapchat claims against Uber driver
The accused, Promise Yayra Asamani, was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties and is expected back in court on 24 April 2026.
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Crime
93 Nigerians arrested, 73 victims rescued in GIS DEVTRACO raid
The raid targeted six houses at DEVTRACO Estate, where investigators say they uncovered an alleged internet fraud network operating from the property.
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Tech
SEC unveils sandbox rules for crypto service providers
According to the SEC, the sandbox will give regulators the chance to monitor how emerging virtual asset products interact with the country’s conventional securities market, while also assessing the risks and opportunities they present.
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Crime
Police arrest 7 over fake electronic traffic violation notice
At a briefing on Thursday, 26 February 2026, the Director General of Public Affairs, DCOP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, said the investigation began after fraudulent messages began circulating widely.
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Crime
Police arrest 2, rescue 10 in Tema cybercrime bust
In a statement issued on 12 February, the Ghana Police Service said the intelligence-led operation was carried out on the instructions of the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno.
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Supreme Court News
Chief Justice warns long jail terms can fuel overcrowding, weaken reformation
He made the comments during a courtesy call on the management of the Ghana Prisons Service in Accra, where discussions focused on sentencing, remand pressures and the broader strain on custodial facilities
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Crime
Two held in Yendi over TikTok account impersonating President Mahama's son
Police say the suspects created a fake account under the name “Sheriff Mahama” and used it while presenting themselves as the president’s son.
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Tech
CSA flags WhatsApp Web scam using “Astaroth” malware to harvest OTPs and bank logins
From the Authority’s account, the scheme is engineered mainly for Windows computer users and typically begins with a ZIP attachment delivered through WhatsApp.
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Courts
Viral assault case: Adabraka court grants GH¢30,000 bail to TikToker Ekow Black
Christford Affadu Danful, 25, known online as Ekow Black, was granted bail of GH¢30,000 with two sureties during his second appearance before the court
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Crime
Security agencies arrest nine in Accra cybercrime raids, 44 “rescued”
In a statement posted on Facebook, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, said intelligence suggested some young men were being lured, exploited and coerced by alleged ringleaders into cybe...
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Courts
Ebo Noah to reappear in court January 15
Ebo Noah, known off the pulpit as Evans Eshun, is facing charges of false communication and causing fear and panic after his widely publicised prophecy
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Crime
Sharing explicit SHS content could lead to 5–10 years in jail - CSA warns public
In a public advisory issued on Monday, 15 December 2025, the Authority reminded citizens that the creation, possession and distribution of indecent images of children is a criminal offence under Section 62 of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Ac...
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Crime
Two arrested after viral video shows assault on 11-year-old girl
A police brief named the suspects as 75-year-old Grace Mensah, the child’s grandmother, and 25-year-old Godfred Osei Akoto. They were picked up at Agona Jamasi in the Ashanti Region.
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Tech
GJA raises red flag over Cybersecurity Amendment Bill
Addressing the media in Accra on Monday, November 3, to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, Mr. Dwumfuor said while the GJA supports government’s bid to enhance cybersecurity governance, the process mu...
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Business
Data Protection Commission probes access to patient data in Lightwave eHealthCare dispute
The probe follows a national controversy surrounding the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS)
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