Crime
Court orders arrest of 2 in $100k gold scam case
The Court presided over by Samuel Bright Acquah issued the bench warrant when the prosecution led by Inspector Wisdom Alorwu prayed for the warrant.
GNA
Results for "Enlistment scam"
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Courts
Agradaa remanded over alleged money-doubling scam
Agradaa, founder of the Heaven Way Church in Weija was charged with one count of charlatanic advertisement and six counts of defrauding by false pretence.
DL News
Europe
Fake heiress Anna 'Delvey' Sorokin reportedly being released from jail - but is banned from social media
Her infamous "summer of scam" that saw her defraud banks and New York City elites to the tune of around $67m (£51.5m) to fund her jet-setting lifestyle was turned into a Netflix series.
Sky News
Crime
Ghanaian pleads guilty in $4 m romance fraud scheme
Osei, who was charged in February 2021, pleaded guilty to seven counts of making a false statement to a bank, six counts of wire fraud, and two counts of money laundering.
DL News
Africa
Two Nigerian nationals sentenced in the US over $2m internet fraud scam
“Beginning in 2016 through May 2021, Olumide Obidare, 29, and Stephen Oseghale, 29, conspired with each other to use fictitious and stolen identities to engage in business email compromise (BEC) fraud schemes."
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Courts
Police Recruitment fraudster jailed
21-year old Fenuku, also pleaded guilty to the offence and was convicted on his own plea.
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US
Man who faked own death over Covid relief scam sentenced
David Staveley falsely claimed to co-own four large businesses in need of nearly $544,000 (£399,000) in support from a federal government programme.
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Crime
Ghanaian man escapes jail time for role in $4.7m email scam in Australia
Maxwell Kyere was sentenced to a 19-month intensive corrections order and 200 hours of community service at the Downing Centre District Court on Wednesday, after last year pleading guilty to knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime.
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Opinion
Fidelity to the Law or to the Public: Patricia Asieduwaa v The Republic, A Test Case for Judicial Independence in Ghana
This article argues that judicial independence requires unwavering fidelity to the law rather than public sentiment, especially in high-profile criminal cases. It defends the appellate reduction of Patricia Asieduwaa’s sentence as legally s...
Albert Gyamfi Esq.
Opinion
Private Employment Agencies in Ghana: Opportunities, Legal Frameworks and How to Avoid Scams
Private employment agencies in Ghana offer valuable job placement services but are also a target zone for scams. This article explores their legal regulation, benefits, and how job seekers can protect themselves.
Naa Awura Dede Osabutey
Opinion
Unmasking the Scope of Jurisdiction of a Court and Avoiding Judicial Journalism – A Look at Anas A. Anas v Kennedy Agyapong
The article examines the scope of a court's jurisdiction and the limits of judicial commentary in the context of the Anas A. Anas v. Kennedy Agyapong case. It discusses whether a trial judge overstepped by making defamatory statements and c...
Bobby Banson
US
US$100m romance scam: Two Ghanaians ‘Kofi Boat’ and ‘Pascal’ plead guilty, face 20-year jail term
The two men, who were described by American prosecutors as leaders of the criminal organisation, admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud before US District Judge Arun Subramanian in New York.
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US
Ghanaian twins face 20 years in US prison after admitting role in US$9m romance scam
The 22-year-old brothers, popularly known as Arrangement and Lancaster, admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud before a United States federal court on October 13, 2026.
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Courts
AG moves to consolidate online pastor romance scam cases
An attorney from the Attorney-General’s Department told the Accra Circuit Court One that steps were being taken to consolidate the cases and transfer them to the High Court.
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Crime
Suspect in GH¢1.1m fake gold deal in Berekum arrested
He was picked up at Wamfie in the Dormaa East District on August 17, 2026, after intelligence-led investigations traced him to his hideout.
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Courts
Nearly GH¢300,000 lost to fake restaurant listings online-CSA warns
According to the Authority, victims lost GH¢296,083.68 between January and June this year after fraudsters impersonated restaurants and food vendors on digital platforms.
DL News
Courts
US court gives Abu Trica’s lawyers access to sealed trial documents
The sealed materials include search warrants, supporting affidavits, applications and warrant returns connected to the case.
DL News
US
Abu Trica accused of using AI in alleged $8m romance scam targeting elderly Americans
According to U.S. court documents, Kumi and his co-defendant, Daniel Yussif, allegedly led a criminal network that defrauded more than 80 elderly victims of over $8 million.
DL News
Courts
Abu Trica extradition stay motion set for July 9
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, says the court has directed both sides to appear on July 9 for the motion to stay the extradition order to be heard.
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Crime
Three Nigerians remanded over alleged SIM box fraud in Tema
The accused persons, Olanrewaju Adedeji Segun, Timileyin Fakunle and Olamide Roheemot, all described as data managers, have been put before an Accra Circuit Court.
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