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Driver jailed six years for stealing farmer’s motorbike
Aboku was convicted on the charge of stealing, contrary to Section 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
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Labourer jailed two years for stealing neighbour’s motorbike
The court, presided over by Mrs. Susana Eduful, convicted him on charges of causing unlawful damage, unlawful entry, and stealing.
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Crime
Shatta Wale freed on revised GH¢5m bail following EOCO probe
According to his manager, Samuel Atuobi Baah (Sammy Flex), the artiste secured his freedom after the court slashed his bail bond from GH¢10 million to GH¢5 million, with two sureties required to justify.
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Driver jailed 15 years for slashing neighbour's throat over stolen phone
Ampofo, who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing and causing harm, was convicted by Presiding Judge Mrs. Hathia Ama Manu.
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Crime
Security guard sentenced to 15 years for attempted iPhone robbery
The accused pleaded guilty to the attempted robbery, which took place on April 5, 2025. Botwe, who worked as a security officer at Adjiriganor, was said to have left his assigned post around 4:00 a.m., armed with a kitchen knife hidden in h...
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Pharmaceutical dealer fined GH₵1.68M for possessing restricted drugs
Presiding judge Francis Asubayere fined Sayuti GH₵1.68 million—equivalent to 14,000 penalty units—after he pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful possession and illegal sale of restricted medications.
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IPhone 16 Pro Max robber jailed 14 years
The incident occurred in the early hours of July 10, 2025, when Samuel confronted the victim around 5:30 a.m. and made away with her handbag, which contained an iPhone 16 Pro Max and a purse with cash.
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KNUST student jailed 10 years for iPhone robbery in Abuakwa
Fatawu Amponsah, 25, who also works as a driver’s mate, was convicted by the Asante Akropong Circuit Court after pleading guilty.
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Jailed Agradaa to open defence in nude photo case as court rejects "No Case" plea
Justice Mary Ekue Yanzuh dismissed a “no case” submission from Agradaa’s legal team, insisting the evidence presented by prosecutors warrants a response from the accused.
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AMA sanitation court lands first conviction in public health crackdown
Juliet Mettle, a local food vendor, found herself in the dock during the court’s inaugural sitting on Tuesday.
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Europe
Spanish Court Upholds Rubiales’ Conviction Over World Cup Kiss
Rubiales was fined €10,800 in February for kissing Hermoso without consent following Spain’s victory at the 2023 Women’s World Cup — a moment that sparked global outrage and widespread calls for accountability.
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Farmer cagged three years for 'sleeping' with biological sister
Dziwornu, who pleaded guilty, attempted to explain his actions by blaming alcohol consumption. However, the court, presided over by Mr. Lambert Y. Keriba, dismissed the explanation as inadequate and formally entered a guilty plea against hi...
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Two washing bay attendants sentenced eight years for stealing
Presiding judge Ms. Enid Marful-Sau considered their guilty pleas, noting that they had spared the court the burden of a prolonged trial by admitting their actions.
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Two jailed for armed robbery in Wa
Abdulai Ibrahim, 34, popularly known as Baba, and Abdulai Kipo, 36, were convicted of conspiracy and multiple counts of robbery after being found guilty of launching coordinated armed attacks across various neighbourhoods in Wa.
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Notorious armed robber jailed 18 years in Upper West
In a major breakthrough announced by the Public Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Police Service, the Upper West Regional Police Command confirmed the arrest and sentencing of 25-year-old Adinan Mahmoud, widely known by his street name “Okra...
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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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Amasaman court jails car thief five years
The conviction followed his own admission that he unlawfully entered the residence of Mr. Emmanuel Gideon Debrah and made away with the vehicle along with a pair of trousers containing car keys and GH¢150 in cash.
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Apprentice jailed three years for GH¢30,000 cameras theft
Okyere was found guilty of stealing two Canon R10 cameras valued at GH¢30,000, as well as a silver bracelet and wristwatch worth GH¢500. He denied the charges, but the court convicted him after a full trial.
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Man who killed Tema Assemblies of God pastor sentenced to life after seven-year trial
The verdict was delivered on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, following a brief jury deliberation after the trial judge, Justice Mary Maame Ekue Yanzuh, summed up the evidence presented over the years.
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Illegal miner jailed 20 years for stabbing okada rider to death, stealing motorbike
The convict, Jacob Dari—popularly known as “Jaybad”—pleaded guilty to robbery before the court presided over by Judge Hathia Ama.
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