Crime
Surgeon who amputated own legs jailed for fraud and pornography offences
Neil Hopper, 49, from Truro in Cornwall, had carried out hundreds of amputations before undergoing the procedure himself in 2019.
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Nestle removes CEO over undisclosed relationship with junior staff member
The Swiss multinational, known for brands such as Kit Kat and Nespresso, announced that Freixe was dismissed with "immediate effect" following an internal investigation led by Nestle’s chair, Paul Bulcke, and lead independent director, Pabl...
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Courts
TikTok duo who insulted Mahama break down in tears as court extends remand
The accused, 29-year-old National Service Person Priscilla Duah Birago and 29-year-old beautician Charity Dede Tetteh, have both pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy, offensive conduct, and breach of the peace.
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Kwabenya court grants GH¢60,000 bail to preacher accused of Incest
Asher, represented by lawyer Godfred Anim Darko, was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢60,000 with three sureties. He is set to reappear before the court on September 23, 2025.
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No lost evidence in Adu-Boahene trial-Srem-Sai
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, August 28, Justice Srem Sai described the claims as unfounded, explaining that the prosecution had already submitted all necessary materials months ago.
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South Korea’s former first lady arrested on stock fraud, bribery charges
The 52-year-old, who has denied all charges, appeared before a Seoul court for four hours on Tuesday. Judges approved a detention warrant citing fears she might tamper with evidence.
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Dame dares Ayine to prove GH¢10M Beige Bank settlement claim
Dr. Ayine, speaking at a sectoral update on Monday, July 28, claimed that shortly after taking office, legal representatives of Beige Capital approached him with a GH¢10 million offer as part of a proposed settlement related to the financia...
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Courts
High Court sets July 31 for ruling on motion against Torkornoo's case
Justice Torkornoo, who is facing impeachment proceedings under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, filed a certiorari application claiming the process violates her fundamental human rights.
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Court grants bail to two men accused of brutally assaulting 12-year-old boy
Presided over by Her Honour Mrs. Naa Amarley Akowah, the court granted bail to Issa Morro (58) and Abdul Rashid (27) in the sum of GH¢50,000, with two sureties.
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Trader granted GH¢15k bail after allegedly assaulting fellow NPP member
Though his plea was not taken, the court directed that he produce two sureties, one of whom must be a civil servant residing within the court’s jurisdiction and able to justify the surety.
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Full Ruling: High Court Denies Nana Agradaa Bail Pending Appeal
The application for bail came after Nana Agradaa was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment on July 3 by the Circuit Court in Accra, presided over by Justice Evelyn Asamoah. She was found guilty on charges of defrauding by false pretence and e...
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$3m fraud case involving Singaporean Businessman, Ashie Moore adjourned to July 31
Toh You Kang is facing charges of defrauding by false pretence, following allegations that he approached Mr. Ashie Moore with a proposal to launch a cable business in Ghana.
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General
Singapore Management University Wins 2025 ICC Moot Court Competition
SMU outperformed 85 other universities from across 45 countries in a contest that tested legal advocacy in a simulated international criminal trial.
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Courts
Two men granted GHC 250,000 bail for alleged illegal gold trade
Benjamin Forkuo, a 37-year-old gold buying clerk, and Felix Aboagye, a cleaner, were brought before the court on charges of conspiracy and illegal gold trading.
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Right to Dream triumphs over FIFA in CAS ruling on Nuamah transfer fees
The CAS ruling nullified FIFA’s earlier decision to award solidarity payments from Nuamah’s €25 million transfer to a Ghanaian club with limited influence on his footballing development.
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Circuit Court discharges six suspects in alleged fake dollar scheme
The accused—Abdel Razak Djidonou, a 44-year-old consultant; Simon Mbillam, a property agent; Mohammed Ibrahim, a 62-year-old contractor; Prince Pius, a 44-year-old businessman; George Bonsu, a 64-year-old driver; and Chief Toni Silas, a 53-...
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Crime
OSP reinstates 'Wanted' status for Ken Ofori-Atta over missed appearance
This marks a significant reversal for Ofori-Atta, who had previously been removed from the OSP's wanted list following assurances by his legal representatives that he would report in person by the specified date.
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Courts
Wontumi withdraws application against EOCO bail condition
The application, which was filed at the Accra High Court on May 30, 2025, had been scheduled for hearing on Tuesday, June 3. However, a day prior to the hearing, Wontumi’s legal representatives opted to pull out of the case.
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41-year old Ghanaian remanded for role in UK-bound cannabis trafficking scheme
Hammond is facing charges of conspiracy to export narcotic drugs without ministerial authorization, as well as two counts of unlawful possession or control of narcotics. His plea was not taken when he appeared before the court.
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The Adu Boahene GHS 49M NSB case and matters arising
He therefore ordered the prosecution to file all outstanding disclosures by June 2, after missing a previously set deadline of May 20.
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