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Tarkwa court jails two men for scissors attack, robbery
The convicts—24-year-old Gilbert Mensah and 18-year-old Justice Mensah—admitted to stealing and causing harm.
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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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Mechanic jailed six months for stealing GH¢13k motorbike
Hagan pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea by the court presided over by Charles Owusu Nsiah.
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Europe
Norway crown princess’s son charged with rape, 31 other offences
The 28-year-old, who was born before the princess married Crown Prince Haakon, faces allegations ranging from sexual abuse of a former partner to repeated violations of restraining orders.
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Wa Circuit Court jails man 10 years for robbery, weapons offences
The conviction, delivered on Monday, August 11, stems from a fatal motor accident near Bugubelle on July 30, where police first encountered Ali. Responding officers discovered ammunition and an offensive weapon in his possession.
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American Airlines sued for flight attendant’s hidden bathroom recordings: Families demand accountability
In August 2023, a 13-year-old girl known in court filings as Jane Doe boarded a routine American Airlines flight from Orlando to Charlotte.
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Courts
Farmer remanded for stealing ginger
Alugu, who has pleaded not guilty, will make his next court appearance before Judge Robert Addo on August 22, 2025.
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Man jailed 6 years for slashing victim, stealing GH¢350 phone
Vordzorgbe, who denied the robbery charge, was found guilty after a full trial before Judge Basilia Adjei-Tawiah.
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Wassa Amenfi: Two jailed 15 years each for attempted highway robbery
Mohammed Abdul Salam, 28, and Karim Yakubu, 42, both from northern Ghana, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, preparation to commit a crime, and unlawful possession of arms and ammunition.
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Police arrest convicted car robber
Abubakar and his gang reportedly posed as officials from NGOs or religious organizations, approaching car rental companies to hire vehicles for supposed outreach missions in northern Ghana.
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Crime
A former prisoner, Vincent Gbetorglo, arrested in Accra for violent taxi robbery
Vincent Gbetorglo, a former prisoner, has been arrested in connection with a violent robbery and carjacking that occurred earlier this year in Accra.
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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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Salesgirl jailed 10 years for possession of cocaine
Presiding Judge Isaac Addo also imposed a GH¢120,000 fine on the convict. Should she fail to pay the amount, she will serve an additional three years behind bars.
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Capital Bank founder Ato Essien granted GH¢10M bail pending appeal
The court, in a ruling delivered today, approved bail set at GH¢10 million, with two sureties. As part of the bail conditions, Essien must deposit his passport at the court’s registry and report once a month to the Court Registrar.
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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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Two jailed with hard labour for theft in U/W Region
In the first case, Zakariah Karim was sentenced to three years after being found guilty of stealing a tricycle from Kojokpelei near Tumu.
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Crime
Three arrested in Kumasi for distributing fake insecticides
The arrests follow a complaint lodged by Evergreen Chemist Limited, sole importer of the original “Kill It” brand.
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Man gets 20 years for shooting, killing wife
The shooting occurred after an argument between the couple, reportedly triggered by a phone call the victim, Grace Yorke Torku, received from a male acquaintance.
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Crime
Tiny fines,big risks in tramadol battle-FDA cries foul
During a drug awareness event for basic school pupils organised by the Aware Minds Foundation on Friday, 18 July, the FDA’s Regional Director, Sankpal Dafaari Kelvin, didn't mince words.
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