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Court remands fake soldier over land security scam
The accused, Mahama Sani Razak, who also uses the name Major Zack Gariba Tanko, has denied defrauding the complainant, Lambon Justice Iddrisu.
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Kasoa election shooting: Assembly administrator remanded over attempted murder of driver
Suraj, who the prosecution says works with the Gomoa East Assembly at Potsin, is facing multiple charges including attempted murder, assault, causing unlawful harm, possession of a firearm without lawful excuse, and carrying an offensive we...
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Abesim murder case: Jury to decide Richard Appiah's fate on February 24
Appiah has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder.
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Judge admits GIIF emails referencing Accra Sky Train in $2m trial
Defence counsel Victoria Barth, acting for former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah, introduced the emails to support the argument that the Sky Train was not a one-off mention but part of the fund’s ongoing portfolio discussions and reporting.
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NSB finance chief tells court AG’s $7m figure ‘can’t equal’ GH¢49.1m at 2020–21 exchange rates
Giving evidence as the second prosecution witness (PW2) under cross-examination, Madam Adumuah said BoG interbank rates for the period in question ranged between GH¢5.2793 and GH¢5.7573 to the US dollar.
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Wontumi, Akonta mining seek court order for more prosecution documents
The two are facing charges linked to alleged illegal mining activities on a concession at Samreboi without the necessary regulatory approvals.
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Warehouse keeper granted GH¢100,000 bail for alleged theft of 66 Turkish doors
Asamoah, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing, appeared before Her Honour Susana Eduful.
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Banker in court for allegedly stealing from church accounts
Opoku-Acheampong, a relationship officer at a local bank (name withheld), is accused of unauthorised transfers totalling GH¢177,000 and $134,800 from the church’s cedi and dollar accounts respectively.
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PAC orders prosecution of ECG officials over GHC180 million unauthorized spending
The directive follows findings in the Auditor-General’s 2023 report, which revealed that ECG overspent on at least 13 budget items without approval from its governing board.
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Drama in court as Adu Boahene’s lawyers walk out after judge refuses adjournment
Lead counsel Samuel Atta Akyea had asked for an adjournment, informing the court that his team had filed an application at the Supreme Court seeking to prohibit trial judge Justice Eugene Nyadu Nyantei over alleged bias.
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Man in court for defrauding Immigration officer; granted GH¢30k bail
Presiding judge Nana Abena Asoh Owusu-Omenyo ordered that one of the sureties be justified. The accused pleaded not guilty to a charge of defrauding by false pretences and is scheduled to reappear on October 30, 2025.
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Two construction workers jailed three years each for stealing floor tiles
The convicts — Abdul Ganuie, 28, a mason, and Godwin Akpai, 31, a carpenter — were found guilty after a full trial that began in March 2025.
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Private citizen petitions EOCO to arrest former Chief Justice Torkornoo for financial loss
I write as a concerned citizen of Ghana to humbly petition your high and respected office for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the former Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana.
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Trader sentenced to five years for stealing bread
According to the prosecution, in February 2024, the complainant had packed 114 loaves of bread worth GH¢1,680.00 onto an unregistered tricycle valued at GH¢35,000.00, intending to deliver them to his clients at the Adehyeman lorry station i...
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Journalist granted GH¢100,000 bail over alleged false helicopter crash report
Asare, host of the programme “Nsempafie” on Wontumi Radio, was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties.
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Court discharges two in GH¢190k land fraud case over lack of prosecution
Presiding Judge Kwabena Kodua Obiri-Yeboah struck out the case on April 21 last year, citing the prosecution’s repeated failure to file required court processes despite earlier warnings.
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Bail denied for Nkwanta riot suspects as court cites ongoing tensions
Presiding over the case, Judge Isaac Addo rejected the bail application after strong opposition from the prosecution.
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Prosecution files witness statements in GHS 49.1 million NSB cybersecurity fraud case
The accused are standing trial for multiple charges including stealing, conspiracy, and causing financial loss to the state.
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Painter ordered to pay GH¢6200 as fine, compensation for calling neighbour witch
The man, identified as Fia Foli Philip, was also ordered to pay GH¢5,000 in compensation to the complainant and has been warned never to repeat the defamatory accusation.
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2nd accused in OSP, Bissue case settles for plea bargain
Presiding Judge, Justice Kwame Asante, granted the adjournment on Thursday following a request by state prosecutors who disclosed that plea discussions with Owusu’s lawyers were at an advanced stage.
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