Courts
TikTok fraud suspects granted GH¢3m bail over fake celebrity accounts
The court, presided over by Justice Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, granted each accused person bail in the sum of GH¢600,000 with two justified sureties.
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5 in custody over alleged TikTok scam using names of Ghana First Lady, Ibrahim Mahama, Asamoah Gyan
Four of the accused — Ahmed Mensah, Ebenezer Ato Mensah, Bernard Mensah and Blessed Sam — were remanded after pleading not guilty to the charges against them.
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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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If you’re sure of your story, go back to court- Tiger Eye dares Nyantakyi
The investigative outfit issued a strongly worded statement on Tuesday, 6 January, accusing Mr Nyantakyi of peddling misinformation in recent media interviews as part of an attempt to repair his public image.
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Crime
Three arrested over fake online accounts posing as top Ghana officials
In a statement issued on Monday, 22 December, the Service said the operation was carried out by its Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team
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Two Nigerians jailed for using false documents to obtain Ghana cards
The verdict was delivered by the Madina District Court II on Friday, 7 November 2025, with Her Worship Susana Nyakotey finding both men guilty after a full trial.
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Court grants physician assistant GHC50k bail for running unlicensed Clinic in Accra
Sarpong, a trained Physician Assistant from a private university, allegedly operated a facility known as Good Care Medical Centre, where he attended to patients and collected payment for services without authorisation.
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Crime
Fake police officer arrested at Black Star Square concert
The suspect was apprehended by officers from the National Operations Directorate (NOD) Surveillance Unit on Sunday, October 19, 2025, after he was seen wearing a police uniform bearing the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) an...
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Crime
Self-styled ‘doctor’ nabbed in Yeji after 11 years of illegal practice
Police confirmed that the suspect was apprehended on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Yeji Zongo, where he had been running a makeshift clinic.
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Mark Zuckerberg the Attorney sues Meta over impersonation claims
Mark S. Zuckerberg, a bankruptcy lawyer practicing for nearly four decades, says his Facebook account has been shut down five times in the last eight years.
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Business
Cybercrime in Ghana surges 52% as CSA sounds alarm
Reported incidents jumped from 1,317 in the first half of 2024 to 2,008 during the same period in 2025, highlighting the growing challenge.
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Crime
Fake National Security operatives arrested for extorting illegal miners
The suspects have been identified as Nana Kwame, also known as “Money Fresh”, Daniel Amoako Arthur, alias “Rasta”, and Cobbinah from Assin Bereku.
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Courts
Fake doctor granted GHC100K bail
The bail conditions require that title documents for the properties be submitted to the Court’s Registry.
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Crime
Fake herbalist arrested in Ashanti Region
Boateng is alleged to have posed as Bright Appiah, the chief executive of Nana Kofi Herbal, a well-known traditional medical facility based in Ntonsu.
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Crime
Fake Kasoa doctor arrested over fraud, romance scams, impersonation
The suspect, identified as Fredrick Papa Kow-Assifuah, was apprehended on June 6, 2025, during an intelligence-led operation at Kasoa Crispo City.
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Courts
Dansoman court remands pensioner and contractor for destroying property on disputed land
Rosaline Adjeley, a pensioner, and Godfred Yaw Ntifafa Tsorxe, a building contractor, are facing four charges, including conspiracy, unlawful damage, and trespass.
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General
WAEC flags exam cheating as national crisis, warns of security threats
At a stakeholder forum held in Cape Coast, WAEC’s Head of Humanities, Mr. Daniel Nii Dodoo, disclosed that mass cheating—some of it coordinated by entire schools—has escalated despite enforcement efforts.
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Business
BoG prohibits banks from photocopying Ghana Cards for banking transactions
This directive aligns with the National Identity Register Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2111), which emphasize biometric verification as the gold standard for secure transactions.
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Crime
Court jails man 3 years for impersonation and possession of military uniforms
Cobbina gained attention after posting a video on TikTok in which he wore a camouflage trouser and a naval vest, falsely claiming to be a member of the military.
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Crime
GAF arrests man in viral protocol; recruitment video
In the video, Cobbinah was seen wearing a Ghana Navy vest and displaying military items, making allegations that President-elect John Dramani Mahama intended to dismiss soldiers who had been recruited into the GAF through protocol arrangeme...
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