Crime
Police say Labone operation foiled planned robbery attacks on three banks
According to the Police, the suspected robbery syndicate was preparing to target GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank, all located within the Labone enclave.
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Business
BoG revokes Zeepay’s electronic money issuer licence over regulatory breaches
In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 14, the central bank said the decision was taken under Section 13 of the Payment Systems and Services Act, 2019, Act 987.
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Courts
Chairman Wontumi charged over alleged GH¢30m EXIM Bank loan fraud
Mr Antwi-Boasiako, 50, is facing trial together with Wontumi Farms Limited and Thomas Antwi-Boasiako, who prosecutors say is currently at large.
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Business
BoG warns banks and fintechs over disability inclusion deadline
In a fresh notice, the central bank made clear that compliance with its Directive on Financial Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities is not optional and that institutions that fall short could face administrative punishment.
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Courts
Gov’t to prosecute Wontumi Farms over alleged GH¢24m Exim Bank fraud
Addressing journalists at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, 22 December, Dr Ayine said investigations had uncovered forged documents used to secure a GH¢4 million facility from the state-owned bank.
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Business
Flutterwave, Cellulant and Halges sanctioned over remittance breaches
In a statement issued Thursday, September 4, 2025, the central bank announced that Flutterwave Inc. and Cellulant Ghana Limited have been suspended from operating remittance partnerships for one month, effective September 18, 2025.
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Business
BoG warns against unfair practices in inward remittance services, issues new guidelines
According to the Central Bank, actions such as the payment of rebates, commissions, or preferential arrangements that distort competition will attract decisive regulatory sanctions under the relevant laws.
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Business
New Governor assures Central Bank's independence
In a meeting with Deputy Governors Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari and Elsie Addo Awadzie, Dr. Asiama emphasized the importance of stability and continuity as he assumes his new role.
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Africa
Libya: Central Bank director kidnapped, shuts operations
The bank also reported that other staff members have received threats of kidnapping.
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Crime
Another suspect in elaborate Mobile Money and SIM swap fraud arrested
The five accused persons namely Richmond Donkor Alias Chino, Cecilia Asabre, Salifu Eshum, Daniel Asomani Baawiah and Shadrack Anthony alias Target have been jointly charged with conspiracy to steal GH¢113,947.57.
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Courts
An account of Ato Essien's case and 15 year-jail term
The judgment of the court follows Mr. Essien's inability to pay in full the restitution amount of GHC 90 million.
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Business
AfDB debars Beza Consulting Engineers PLC for 15 months for fraudulent practices
At the expiry of the debarment period, Mr Gidey Gebrezgabher Gebremariam will only be eligible to resume participation in African Development Bank Group-financed activities
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Crime
Nigerian extradited from Ghana over alleged role in bank fraud scheme convicted by US Court
Ghana on June 28, 2022, extradited Blessing Adeleke to the United States following his arrest on March 14, 2022.
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Tech
MTN gets authorization to provide banking services in Nigeria
The bank will be known as MoMo Payment Service Bank Limited.
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Business
Nigeria: Fidelity Bank PLC, others fined $857,000 over cryptocurrency transactions
The CBN circular of 5 February 2021 restricted deposit money banks (DMBs), nonbank financial institutions (NBFIs), and other financial institutions (OFIs) from facilitating cryptocurrency transactions. The account of any customer involved i...
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Business
Ghana card to be sole ID for all financial transactions-BoG
In a notice signed by the Secretary to the Central Bank, Ms. Sandra Thompson, entreated all financial institutions to take steps to update customer records with the Ghana Card in line with Section 30 of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (...
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General
It is defeatist to establish Development Bank without approval from parliament: We will oppose it-Haruna Idrissu
it is a kind of defeatist for me for the Ministry of Finance to want to establish this bank without recourse to parliament.
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Business
Prosecute perpetrators of collapsed banks — ICU
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) has appealed to the Attorney-General (A-G) and Minister of Justice to expedite action on the process to prosecute persons whose actions led to the closure of seven banks in the country.
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General
Finance Ministry wants President Akufo-Addo to defer assent to Anti-LGBTQI Bill
It has also suggested an effective engagement with conservative countries, including the Arab countries and China, to trigger resources to fill in the potential financial gaps likely to be created by the passage of the bill.
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Business
Ghana to regulate Cryptocurrency by December – BoG Governor
Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, speaking at the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, revealed that the Virtual Assets Bill is currently being finalized for submission to Parliament, where it is expected to be passed into law by De...
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