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Nigerian jailed 10 years for trafficking 10 girls into prostitution
The victims, aged 15 to 18, were deceived with promises of decent jobs but were forced into sex work upon arrival in Accra.
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Face fines or jail for failing to repatriate proceeds-BoG warns exporters
In a notice dated October 30, 2025, the Central Bank said offenders could face fines of up to 5,000 penalty units, imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both
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Customs Officer denies GH₵2,000 extortion allegation, demands GH₵5m compensation in counterclaim
The case, currently before the Adentan Circuit Court, was filed by Horgli Wise Roland, who accused Officer Dordoe of unlawfully collecting the amount during a travel encounter in November 2024 without issuing a receipt.
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Trader remanded for alleged human trafficking attempt in Accra
Ogbonna, who pleaded not guilty to the charge of “attempt to commit crime to wit human trafficking”, is expected to reappear before the court on October 30, 2025.
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TVET sanctions three school heads over unauthorised fees and extortion allegations
In a statement released by management, the Service said investigations revealed that the schools were charging unapproved fees, including admission levies, boarding protocol fees, charges for changing residential status, fashion practical p...
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CARA marks UN International Day of Care and Support at Garden City Special School
The UN International Day of Care and Support, established by the United Nations in 2023, is observed every 29th of October to recognize the vital contribution of caregivers and promote investment in care systems as a cornerstone of social a...
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22 foreign nationals remanded for illegal entry
The group, made up of men and women, appeared before Her Honour Basilia Adjei-Tawiah. They are facing charges under Sections 4 and 52(1)(d) of the Immigration Act, 2000 (Act 573), which prohibits entry and residence without lawful authorisa...
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GRASAG–GIMPA accuses management of sabotaging student programmes over withheld funds
In a strongly worded statement issued in Accra on Tuesday, the association said repeated requests for the release of its funds had been ignored, crippling major events
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Online fraud, cyberbullying dominate Ghana’s cybercrime cases in 2025 – CSA
Between January and September 2025, the country recorded 3,286 cybercrime-related complaints, reflecting a significant rise in digital criminal activities across mobile money platforms, social media, and online financial networks.
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Former CJ Torkonoo files suit to halt Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s vetting, appointment as Chief Justice
The lawsuit also asks the court to invalidate all proceedings of the Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang Committee, which was constituted under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution to examine petitions calling for her removal from office.
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Four arrested in KEEA over truckload of suspected indian hemp
The vehicle, registered WT 591-20, was seized at the Mpeasem Axle Load Station during a late-night police operation led by Chief Inspector Abraham Bansah.
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Police bust ten for online food delivery fraud
The suspects allegedly created counterfeit websites and social media pages mimicking popular food chains, including Papaye, Pizzaman, KFC, and Mawarko, to dupe unsuspecting customers across the country.
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Customs officer faces court over alleged GH¢2,000 extortion at KIA
Dordoe, who serves as a Revenue Officer with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division, has been charged with extortion but pleaded not guilty.
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Failing to disclose your STI status before sex is a crime-E/R DOVVSU Director
She explained that knowingly concealing such information places the unsuspecting partner at risk and constitutes sexual abuse under Ghana’s laws, attracting severe penalties.
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Mahama charges new Court of Appeal Justices to be guardians of justice and hope
At the swearing-in ceremony held at the Jubilee House on Thursday, October 2, the President reminded the judges that the oath they had taken carried weight beyond the formalities of the day.
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American, five others granted GH¢900k bail in gold smuggling case
The accused persons — Smart Philander (A1), an American national; his Moroccan wife, Nina Elfseky (A2); and four Ghanaians, Nana Yaw Sarpong Boateng (A3), Sowa Elisha (A4), Evans Arhin (A5), and Anold Otutey (A6) — all pleaded not guilty to...
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Tax on Gains on Realisation of Assets and Liabilities: What you need to know
Under Section 39A of the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2023 (Act 1094), anyone who makes a gain from selling assets such as land, buildings (excluding their primary residence), shares, securities, business goodwill, or other investments must...
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Acting CJ, Justices meet CRC, discuss ongoing Judicial reforms
The four-hour engagement, which took place on Thursday, September 25, at the Judicial Service Administration Conference Room, was chaired by Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, who also serves as the Chief Justice-nominee.
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Businessman in court over GH¢850k maize fraud; three accomplices on the run
According to prosecutors, the complainant, Gifty Ndoma, a grain dealer in Ejura, was approached in August 2025 by the group under the guise of urgently needing 3,000 bags of maize to feed poultry for their company, Earth Organisation Ghana.
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GES insists school placement is free, warns against extortion
In a statement issued by its Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, the Service clarified that the placement process is “absolutely free of charge” and strongly advised families not to succumb to demands for payment.
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