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32-year-old man jailed 35 years for $50K fraud
Lawal’s troubles began when a complainant handed him $50,000 to convert into Ghana cedis. Instead of fulfilling his promise, he vanished with the cash.
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Kumasi Court jails man 35 years for $50,000 currency conversion scam
According to court records, Lawal received $50,000 from the complainant on July 27, 2023, claiming he would convert the money into Ghana cedis. Instead, he disappeared with the cash, failing to deliver on the agreement.
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Crime
Trader sentenced to five years for stealing bread
According to the prosecution, in February 2024, the complainant had packed 114 loaves of bread worth GH¢1,680.00 onto an unregistered tricycle valued at GH¢35,000.00, intending to deliver them to his clients at the Adehyeman lorry station i...
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Driver’s mate jailed six months for stealing laptops, appliances from Finance Ministry
Peprah admitted to the charge of stealing but denied accusations of unlawful entry and causing damage to property.
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Court orders police to file disclosures against Wontumi journalist
The directive was issued by Circuit Court 8 to facilitate the Case Management Conference and allow the court to schedule a date for the trial to commence. The proceedings have been adjourned to September 29, 2025.
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Journalist granted GH¢100,000 bail over alleged false helicopter crash report
Asare, host of the programme “Nsempafie” on Wontumi Radio, was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties.
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Judge warns against multiple land sales as farmer faces court
Justice Jephthah Appau said the courts would apply the full force of the law to offenders as a deterrent to others. He noted that such acts not only breached the Lands Act, 2020 (Act 1036) but also created unnecessary disputes and tarnished...
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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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Adentan court remands two women over offensive remarks against President Mahama
The women, Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old national service personnel, and Charity Dede Tetteh, also 29 and a beautician, appeared before the Adentan Circuit Court on charges of making offensive statements.
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Businessman jailed 22 months for defrauding landlord of GH¢255k
The Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court heard that the complainant, Peter Kitile Yeboah, a businessman based in the Ivory Coast but resident at Pakyi No.2 near Kumasi, had once rented out his property to Frimpong.
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Driver imprisoned 12 months for stealing GH¢20,000 filled susu box
Appiah was arrested by the complainant and two witnesses, assaulted by unidentified individuals, treated at a hospital, and handed over to police.
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Crime
13-year-old girl allegedly abducted by okada rider, suspect remanded
A 34-year-old okada rider, Maharaj Suleman, has been remanded in custody by a circuit court in the Ashanti Region after allegedly abducting a 13-year-old girl.
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General
CHRAJ demands urgent action on Anti-Witchcraft Bill after child abuse incident
CHRAJ Commissioner Joseph Whittal appealed during a forum on Wednesday, July 23, commemorating five years since the horrific mob lynching of Akua Denteh in Ghana’s Northern Region.
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Mustapha Hamid, others granted GHC 14m bail in alleged extortion case
When he appeared before the High Court on Wednesday, July 23, Dr. Abdul-Hamid, described as the ringleader of the purported scheme, denied allegations of conspiracy to extort, extortion, and deriving personal gain from public office. He was...
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Trader accused of possession of narcotic substance denied bail a second time
His legal troubles deepened on July 14, 2025, as the court, presided over by Judge Samuel Bright Acquah, postponed the case due to the absence of a forensic report on the seized substances.
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Driver arrested for attempted sale of stolen vehicle
Godbless is facing multiple charges, including attempted crime, theft, and causing unlawful damage. He admitted to damaging the vehicle’s tracking system but pleaded not guilty to the other charges.
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Crime
Goat thieves banished by Tamale Chogu chief after public shame
The suspects, Nafiwu Bakar—a national service staff at the Bole Forestry Commission—and his accomplice Rashid Yussif, both hailing from Damongo in the Savannah Region, were captured last Friday by a vigilant neighborhood watch group while a...
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Illegal miner jailed 16 months for arson attempt in Aboso
Awuah, who lives in Ndadieso, a suburb of Aboso, pleaded guilty and was convicted on his admission. Magistrate Charles Owusu Nsiah heard the case.
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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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Ho court jails man 19 years for robbing pregnant woman
The court, presided over by His Honour Osman Abdul Hakeem, handed down the sentence after Avortide pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery.
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