Courts
15-year old in Kasoa ritual murder trial sentenced 12 months
Before receiving his sentence, the remorseful juvenile pleaded for leniency, expressing deep regret for his actions.
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Ex-queenmother, 4 others to face court for murder
The group faces charges in connection with the alleged murder of Samuel Ampofo, the Mankessim Municipal Director of the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), and Kofi Yamoah.
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Courts
Tarkwa: Woman jailed two months for stealing GH¢1,200 cash, phone worth GH¢1,100
She admitted to the offense and was convicted on her own plea.
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Crime
Tarkwa: EX-convict to serve 15 years in jail for robbing, threatening student
Although Abdellah denied the charges, the court, presided over by Hathia Ama Manu, found him guilty after a full trial. Chief Superintendent of Police Alex Odonkor prosecuted the case.
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Crime
25-year-old mechanic jailed 10 years for robbery
The convict, Eric Boampong, admitted to the charge of robbery and was sentenced by Mrs. Gloria Mensah Bonsu, the presiding judge, after pleading guilty.
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Crime
Accused in attempted stealing claims cutlass was for protection
Nunekpeku, accused of attempted robbery, firmly denied harboring any criminal intent for carrying the weapon. His statements were made during cross-examination, presided over by Ms. Enid Marful-Sau.
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Crime
Agona Bobikuma: Police on manhunt for man who killed wife, daughter
According to information provided to the Ghana News Agency by police, Alartey allegedly used a cement block to fatally strike the heads of his wife, Aku Motso, 37, and their 7-year-old daughter, Ophelia.
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Crime
9 remanded into prison in Akotom murder case
The suspects face charges of conspiracy and murder, but their pleas have not yet been taken. The case is scheduled to resume on Monday, January 6, 2025, under the presiding judge, Mr. Charles Owusu Nsiah.
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Europe
French Court fines author €8,400 for downplaying Rwandan Genocide
The 60-year-old author received a fine of €8,400 ($8,900; £7,000), while his publisher, Damien Serieyx of Éditions du Toucan, was fined €5,000.
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Plea bargaining not to shield criminals from prosecution-Tuah-Yeboah
Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Alfred Tuah-Yeboah reaffirmed this stance.
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Crime
Miner jailed, fined for stealing motorbike worth GH¢13,500
If Adu fails to pay the fine imposed on him, he will be compelled to serve 7 years imprisonment with hard labour.
GNA
Crime
I never begged for forgiveness to appease the soul of J.B Danquah Adu – ‘Sexy don don’
According to Asiedu, although that assertion had been captured in his own statement, he signed it under compulsion.
GNA
Crime
EOCO Boss bemoans Increasing sophistication of fraudulent activities
Addressing leaders in the public sector during a seminar organized by the Conference of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners in Accra, COP Tiwaa highlighted a major challenge: limited resources for effective fraud prevention.
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Crime
Narcotics Control Commission destroys over 150,000kg of illicit drugs
The illicit drugs included Cannabis, Heroine, Speedball, Cocaine, Meth and MDMA and Codeine, weighing over 46,128kg, 37kg, 10kg, 9kg, 3kg and 105,700kg respectively.
GNA
Crime
Porter sentenced to 15 years for robbery and causing harm
Abubakari pleaded guilty to charges of causing harm and robbery after he smashed Ametepe’s head with a pavement block before stealing from him.
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Courts
Driver jailed 4 years for stealing pharmacist’s taxi
In addition to his prison sentence, Appiah was fined GH¢2,400, failure to pay the fine would result in an additional 12 months of hard labor.
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Crime
Barber convicted for conspiracy and robbery
The barber conspired with a 30-year-old mason, Paa Kwasi now deceased, to rob a gold buying office at Wassa Nkonya in the Wassa Amenfi East municipality.
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Crime
2 brothers remanded in custody for robbery and stealing
Augustine Kofi Owusu, 28, who pleaded not guilty to the charge was remanded into prison custody and would reappear before the court on November 05, 2024, while Kwabena Nsiah 31, who pleaded guilty, was remanded into police custody and would...
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Courts
Labourer remanded over robbery and attempted rape
Isaac Odai Afotey is accused of stealing an iPhone X worth GH¢5,500 from the victim, whose name has not been disclosed.
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Courts
Man arrested for causing harm breaks down in court
Squire struggled to accept the court’s decision, questioning the rationale behind the remand.
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