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Ghanaian pleads guilty in US over $100m online fraud
Derrick Van Yeboah, also known as Van, entered his guilty plea in Manhattan on Thursday before District Judge Arun Subramanian.
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Advancing Access to Justice through Mediation & Rehabilitation: From Docket to Justice Initiative for Remand Prisoners in Ghana
The write-up centers on the urgent need to strengthen access to justice in Ghana by reducing prolonged remand detention through coordinated docket review, restorative justice mechanisms, and reintegration support for affected prisoners.
By Prince Caldwell Kojo Tabiri Esq & David Ayesu Debrah Esq for and on behalf of the Justice Access Foundation Ghana
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Court rejects VEMAG's attempt to injunct DVLA's new number plates
The two motions were argued on Tuesday by lawyers for the 26 embossment companies and their umbrella association. The judge dismissed both requests, holding that they lacked merit.
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Business
ORC urges businesses to file annual returns by April 30 or face sanctions
In a press release dated February 27, 2026, the ORC directed all registered companies, business owners, directors, and incorporated partnerships to file their Annual Returns or renew their business names by April 30, 2026.
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Koforidua: Court convicts woman over acid attack on deceased boyfriend
Vera Asare entered the guilty plea on Monday, 2 March 2026, under a plea bargaining arrangement involving the Attorney General’s office, her lawyers and the victim’s family.
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Retired officer and pastor jailed over GH¢50 dispute killing
The case dates back to March 2018, when the victim, 32-year-old Solomon Dapaah, stopped at a provisions shop in New Abladjei, a suburb of Accra.
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Expert judges to sit at specialised high court division-Judicial Secretary
Speaking on The Law on Joy News, Mr Ahmed explained that the initiative is not simply an administrative change, but a shift in how justice will be delivered in complex cases.
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Wa Court convicts 3 for illegal guns, fines each GH¢2,400
In a statement from the Public Affairs Unit of the Upper West Regional Police Command, the Ghana Police Service said Yiratang Boosi, Yahaya Samad and Adams Alhassan were prosecuted and found guilty on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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BoG guided Menzgold's operations-NAM 1 tells court
NAM 1, the former CEO of the defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, is on trial over allegations that he and his companies induced and defrauded more than 16,000 people.
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Crime
Farmer jailed for destroying 68 cocoa trees
Asamoah pleaded guilty to unlawfully destroying 68 mature cocoa trees, some of which had fruits on them.
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Europe
South Korea ex-first lady jailed over Unification Church bribes
The Seoul Central District Court said Kim took luxury gifts as part of efforts by the church to gain influence, while clearing her of separate allegations involving stock-price manipulation and breaches of political funding rules.
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Kwadaso court jails “Toxic” for three years over bedroom break-in
Prosecutors told the court that the complainant, Vashti Adwoa Apperkon, an Accra-based event planner, realised on 18 January 2026 that her bedroom window had been damaged, and several items were missing.
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Five fined GH¢6,000 each for mobile money fraud
All five pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud by false pretence, paid the fines in full and were subsequently discharged.
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Court orders IGP to promote 40 chief inspectors left out of ‘degree amnesty’
The appellate court ruled on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, finding that allowing some officers to benefit from the exercise while excluding the 40 amounted to an injustice.
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Tarkwa court jails 20-year-old for stealing teacher’s motorbike
Johnathan Vondee pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted by District Magistrate Court Two, presided over by Mr Isaac Osei Asare.
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Kade court fines four youths GH¢3,800 each over attack on teacher
The court, presided over by His Worship George Davis Ofori, ordered that GH¢1,800 from each fine be paid to the court, with the remaining GH¢2,000 to be paid directly to the victim as compensation.
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Africa
Togo extradites ex-Burkina leader Damiba amid alleged plot against Traoré
In a statement, Togo’s justice ministry said Damiba was transferred on Saturday under assurances from Burkina Faso that his “physical integrity” would be protected and that he would receive a fair trial, with no risk of the death penalty.
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General
Judicial Service staff suspend strike after government payment plan
In a statement signed by the association’s National President, Samuel Afotey Otu, on Tuesday, JUSAG said the industrial action had been put on hold while it monitors the implementation of the government’s payment plan.
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45-year-old farmer jailed 15 years for sexually abusing 14-year-old niece
Ametame was charged on two counts of incest, contrary to Section 105 of the Criminal Offences Act 29/60 as amended, and defilement of a child under 16 years, contrary to Section 101 of the same Act.
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Minnesota sues Trump over ‘federal invasion’ by immigration agents
In a lawsuit filed in federal court, Attorney General Keith Ellison says the sustained presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel has destabilised communities, fuelled fear and triggered what he describes as “chaos and...
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