Crime
Atewa Forest Reserve: Forestry Commission says 55 illegal miners arrested in six months
The Atewa Forest Reserve, in the eastern region of Ghana, is internationally recognized as one of the highest priority ecosystems in West Africa.
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Lands Ministry declares war on illegal loggers
The Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources in charge of Lands and Forestry, Mr Benito Owusu-Bio, said those who would be arrested would be made to face the law squarely.
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Asia
China declares all crypto-currency transactions illegal
Virtual currency-related business activities are illegal financial activities,” the People’s Bank of China said, warning it “seriously endangers the safety of people’s assets”.
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Courts
Galamsey worker jailed for slashing student in Bompieso attack
The Tarkwa District Court One, presided over by Charles Owusu Nsiah, handed the sentence to Bismark Owusu, who pleaded guilty to causing unlawful harm.
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Crime
Nine arrested over illegal mining at national security protected site
The raid was triggered by actionable intelligence pointing to unauthorized and hazardous mining in the area. According to the Ashanti South Deputy Regional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Cephas Arthur, warning shots were fired durin...
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Crime
3 Police, Immigration officer interdicted for stealing
According to the Savannah Regional Police Command, preliminary investigations have provided enough evidence for the officers to be interdicted to serve as deterrence to other security service personnel.
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War against illegal mining: 200 river guards to be deployed this year
The Deputy Minister also announced that the Mining Development Unit (MDU) of the Ministry would be launched this year.
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Courts
QNET condemns criminal actions by two distributors
QNET does not and will not condone any such misconduct. We are deeply disappointed with the developing outcome of this isolated and unfortunate incident.
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Courts
Wontumi’s agents operated mining equipment in Tano Nimiri forest – Investigator tells court
Chief Inspector Eugene Akpo Glover, the fourth prosecution witness in the case, maintained that evidence gathered during investigations linked Wontumi and his company, Akonta Mining Limited, to the alleged illegal mining operations.
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Courts
Wontumi’s defence to rely on investigator as ‘star witness’ in Nnimire Forest case
Defence lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi told the court that the defence intended to treat the investigator as its “star witness.” He said this had become necessary after the State withdrew two of its witnesses.
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Courts
Atiwa East DCE appeals contempt conviction by Koforidua High Court
Mr Owusu Ntim and three others were fined a total of GH¢12,000 after the court found that they had allegedly breached an order restraining parties from entering a disputed parcel of mining land.
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Courts
Farmer granted GH¢10k bail for offensive statement
Aside the bail, the court ordered that the accused person, Kojo Armoh, should be accompanied by his elders to visit the chief's palace and render unqualified apology customarily.
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General
Taskforce against illegal lumbering to be set up in Bono East Region
We are aware of the illegal lumbering canker in the region.
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Business
13 containers of rosewood seized at Tema Port
In July, 2019, the EIA published a groundbreaking report titled, ‘BAN-BOOZLED: How Corruption and Collusion Fuel Illegal Rosewood Trade in Ghana’.
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General
GAF, police launch raids to arrest attackers of anti-galamsey team
The coordinated dawn raids, which began on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, are underway at Dadwene and Anwona in the Ashanti Region; Ehi in the Volta Region; and Hwediem, Kenyase, Guaso, and Marhani in the Ahafo Region.
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Crime
NAIMOS arrests Chinese nationals, intercepts Burkinabè workers in anti-galamsey raids
The crackdown, which took place on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, targeted illegal mining sites within the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in Jomoro, following credible intelligence reports of extensive mining activities along the Tano River.
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Catholic Bishops demand special courts to tackle galamsey menace
In a statement issued on Monday, September 15, 2025, and signed by the Conference’s President, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, the Bishops described illegal mining as “one of the gravest afflictions of our time,” pointing to the devastation...
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Courts
Four Chinese nationals remanded over illegal mining, firearms in Ashanti Region
The individuals—Li Quan (44), Lu Jianzhong (36), Li Xueyu (47), and Su Shanxiang (63)—face multiple charges including conspiracy to mine without a license, illegal mining, and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
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Courts
14 suspected illegal miners granted GH¢350,000 bail each by Koforidua Circuit Court
All 14 accused persons have pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against them.
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Mahama vows to permanently end mining in forests with bold legal reforms
Speaking during an address marking the first 120 days of his second term, President Mahama outlined a comprehensive five-point strategy to eliminate illegality and environmental harm in the mining sector.
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