Tech
Surge in online investment fraud in January-CSA cautions public
According to the CSA, fraudsters are using deceptive tactics, including false affiliations with well-known foreign companies, to lure victims with promises of high returns.
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UMB's 2010 dismissal of former MD justified-Supreme Court
In a unanimous decision, the court affirmed that Illiasu’s dismissal in 2010 was justified due to breaches of banking regulations and internal policies.
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Courts
State drops charges against former Cocobod CEO Opuni and Businessman Seidu Agongo
The court confirmed the decision when State Attorney Enam Loh Mensah announced, “My Lord, pursuant to this, the Republic has filed notice of withdrawal.”
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Business
Chinese AI Chatbot DeepSeek Disrupts US Tech Market, Triggering Stock Decline
DeepSeek, an AI-powered chatbot introduced just last week, has rapidly gained traction, surpassing competitors such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT to become the most downloaded free application in the United States.
Business
Fidelity Bank denies claims of withholding $25 million from MIIF
In a statement shared on social media platforms, the bank clarified that it had facilitated a foreign exchange transaction, expecting MIIF to meet its financial obligations within the agreed timeframe.
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Courts
Witness in Opuni trial says Scientific report on fertiliser inaccurate, unreliable
Dr. Opuni, along with businessman Seidu Agongo, stands accused of causing financial losses exceeding GH¢271 million to the state through questionable fertilizer transactions during his tenure at COCOBOD.
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Tech
OpenAI's CEO accused of sexual abuse by sister in a legal complaint
The lawsuit, submitted on January 6 in a U.S. district court located in the Eastern District of Missouri, asserts that the abuse commenced when Ann Altman was three years old and Sam Altman was twelve.
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General
Euroget says Sewua Hospital commissioning is ‘illegal’ and ‘breach of contract’
This hospital, along with a 50-bed Infectious Disease Centre, was officially commissioned by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
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Crime
Hairdresser jailed 5 years for stealing via clone cheques
Oforiwa faced seven charges, including theft and aiding criminal activities. Although a first-time offender and a mother of two, the court ruled that her deliberate actions warranted punishment.
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Business
Avoiding litigation: Seek legal advice before acquiring property-Lawyer
As a leader of a collaborative team comprising real estate developers, insurance companies, and financial institutions, Mr. Osei-Owusu has been instrumental in supporting diaspora communities looking to invest in Ghana’s property market.
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Crime
Ghanaian man sentenced in US for online fraud scheme
On November 26, 2024, U.S. District Judge Thomas A. Varlan in Knoxville, Tennessee, handed down a 63-month prison sentence to the 34-year-old.
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General
Paralegals need necessary training to enhance legal system-Dame
He noted that paralegals play crucial roles in traditional court settings and corporate environments, international organizations, and regulatory bodies, making capacity building essential.
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Courts
Three robbers suffer double agony before court
Isaac Amejor and Michael Baffour, aka Mike, ex-police and military officers, respectively together with Mutakilu Saddick, had 35 years imprisonment each for robbery after being slapped with a jail term of 30 years each by the same court for...
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General
Galamsey: Complete mining ban not the solution-Ace Ankomah
He argues that legitimate mining companies should not be grouped with illegal miners, as doing so could have significant financial consequences for the economy and compliant businesses.
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Courts
Bolt to appeal against identity theft judgment involving GH¢1.9m
“While we respectively acknowledge the court ruling, our legal team has reviewed the decision and intends to appeal the ruling. We are confident that the appeal process will provide a more accurate outcome.”
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General
1500 state attorneys needed for effective functioning- AG Dame
According to him, the present number of 300 is woefully inadequate and thus accounts for the inordinate delays in the delivery of its functions.
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General
Teacher’s admission of “chopping” GH₵15,000 unearned salary sparks laughter at PAC
Mr Emmanuel Samson, a Principal Superintendent of the Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Gomoa West District, confessed that he was aware that he had been overpaid, receiving GH₵46,735.09 instead of the GH₵30,763.71 he was due.
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Crime
4 arrested for tampering with ECG meters, causing GH¢77,878 financial loss
Mr Paul Asibi Abariga, the Director of Investigations, Prosecution and Security at ECG, said the suspects would be charged with power theft, interruption with distribution and conspiracy.
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Courts
Opuni case adjourned to Oct 14
The court announced that the proceedings would resume after the legal vacation, which lasts from August 1 to the second week of October.
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Courts
Ambulance case: Court of Appeal upholds Forson, Jakpa Submission of no case
In a 2-1 decision, the court overturned a previous ruling by the trial court presided over by Justice Afia Serwaa Botwe, which ordered the accused persons to open their defense.
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