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GIMPA Law ACICJ participants meet Ghana’s ambassador to Netherlands
This event was held from July 13 to July 26, 2024, at Utrecht University in the Netherlands.
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Courts
Lecturer, students busted over bed, room allocation scandal
Joseph Appiah, 25, Stephen Nimako Ansong, 24, and Dr Kwadwo Owusu Ayeh, a 58-year-old Senior Hall Tutor, have been jointly charged with conspiracy and 32 counts of defrauding by false pretences.
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Crime
Ghanaian man sentenced to US prison for role in online scams
According to a Department of Justice statement, 27-year-old Edward Kwaku Boakye laundered money for other scammers who lured victims into various online frauds, spanning over three years
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General
Most Police Stations not utilizing Case Tracking System – Esther Ahulu
The CTS was launched in 2018 with support from the US government. It is expected to promote inter-agency collaboration and information-sharing in effectively investigating and prosecuting criminal cases.
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Business
FCA fines Ghana International Bank £5.8 million for breach of Money Laundering Regulation
Under Regulation 42(1), the Authority is empowered to impose civil penalties upon those who breach the Regulations
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Courts
ASEPA’s Executive Director granted bail after false news charge
In Court, he pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges of publication of false news and offensive conduct conducive to the breach of peace. He is also to report to the Teshie District Police Command at least twice a week.
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Captain Smart arrested for ‘unsavoury pronouncements’
The police say he has been cautioned on the offence of offensive conduct, conducive to breaches of the peace under section 207 of the Criminal Act, 1960 (Act 29).
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Crime
Suspected robber arrested with pump action gun in Builsa North
The Police in the statement assured members of the public of a robust police posture to deal with all criminal activities, especially violent crimes including; robbery, murder and cross border crimes.
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Crime
Two inshore fishing operators arrested at Tema Harbour
The operation was carried out on Monday morning by the Fisheries Enforcement Unit, led by its Coordinator, Commodore Faustina Anokye Boakye.
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Courts
Viral Toyota Voxy driver jailed over dangerous highway driving
The court, presided over by Madam Adwoa Sakyi Asamadu, also fined him 260 penalty units, amounting to GH¢3,120.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court to rule on Kpandai election Certiorari application January 28
A five-member panel – Justices Gabriel Pwamang, Omoro Tanko, Yonny Kulendi, Samuel Asiedu and Henry Anthony Kwofie – has reserved its ruling after hearing legal arguments on an application asking the apex court to supervise and set aside th...
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Courts
Jail galamsey-linked officials-Education Minister urges judges
Addressing the Annual Chief Justice Mentoring Programme at the forecourt of the Supreme Court in Accra, Mr Iddrisu said the Executive cannot win the fight against galamsey alone and needs the courts to match its resolve.
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Courts
Formal request made for Ofori-Atta, Ernest Akore's extradition from US-Attorney General
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Dominic Ayine confirmed the development on Thursday, 18 December, during the Government Accountability Series briefing.
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GTEC rejects UPSA’s bid to retain two Pro-Vice-Chancellors, orders fresh recruitment
The controversy stems from UPSA’s decision in June 2024 to appoint two senior academics into separate Pro-Vice-Chancellor roles.
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68th legal year opens with call on stakeholders to uphold integrity, efficiency in delivery
Speaking at a reception following a church service to mark the opening on Saturday, Acting Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie urged all actors within the legal fraternity to work collaboratively to strengthen the pillars of justice.
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CSA warns fresh graduates over inappropriate social media posts
In a public statement, the Authority said it had taken note of worrying posts by graduates, some of which carried offensive remarks such as “we go scatter them,” and even threats like “snatching people’s husbands.”
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Law enforcement alone won’t work – DCOP Abdul-Razak on chieftaincy, galamsey crisis
According to DCOP Abdul-Razak, current efforts by security agencies alone are not enough to tackle the growing complexities of these issues, which often originate from traditional or community-level disputes.
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US
New U.S. Visa Policy to slap Ghanaians with extra $250 fee
The fee, which applies to tourist, student, exchange, and temporary work visas, brings the total cost of a U.S. visa application for many Ghanaians to nearly $500—excluding travel, documentation, and other processing expenses.
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Courts
Drunk driver remanded after deadly crash involving school bus
Richard Botwe, the accused, is said to have been driving under the influence of alcohol when the collision occurred on June 11, 2025.
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Crime
IGP shakes up police leadership in Galamsey hotspots to bolster crackdown
This shake-up, aimed at reinvigorating law enforcement efforts in illegal mining zones, targets strategic police divisions in the Western, Ashanti, and Eastern Regions. Among the key areas affected are Takoradi, Asankragwa, Tarkwa, Nkawie,...
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