Crime
EOCO reopens Cecilia Dapaah case after year-long stalemate
At a press briefing held in Accra, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng disclosed that EOCO had officially requested access to the case file once again.
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Crime
Police, GRA arrest 10 foreign nationals in major cybercrime raid at Weija
According to a statement released to the Ghana News Agency, the suspects, comprising Chinese and Malaysian nationals, were taken into custody during the intelligence-led operation and are currently assisting authorities with investigations.
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General
Anti-LGBTQI bill to be reintroduced in parliament
Addressing lawmakers as Parliament reconvened from its Easter recess on Saturday, March 29, 2025, Mr. Bagbin confirmed that the bill—along with two others, namely the Property Rights of Spouses Bill, 2025, and the Constitution Amendment Bil...
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court unanimously dismiss suspended CJ's injunction application against removal committee
Earlier the same day, the apex court had also thrown out a supplementary affidavit she submitted to support her case
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Crime
NACOC foils cannabis trafficking attempt at KIA, arrests four suspects
In a statement released by Francis Opoku Amoah, Acting Director of Public Affairs and International Relations at NACOC, the Commission revealed that Jada Chyna Brown-Frater, a 23-year-old British citizen, was apprehended while preparing to...
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Ghana Immigration launches crackdown on undocumented migrants in Accra, major cities
The exercise, which commenced in the early hours of Friday, May 16, 2025, is part of GIS’s broader mandate to enforce immigration laws and safeguard national security, the agency announced.
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Crime
Fugitive armed robber extradited from Togo after years of terrorizing Accra's elite
Addressing journalists on Saturday, May 17, police officials confirmed that Mujibu—known by multiple aliases such as Rashid Bawa, Maxwell, Papa Rich, and Dawa—was apprehended in Togo and returned to Ghana on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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Crime
Four arrested over fatal shooting of mobile money vendor in Aflao
The suspects, identified as Michael Sewornu (34), Korku Agboada (43), Atsu Agbagla (36), and Utsuku Onyeso (22), a Nigerian national, were picked up during a coordinated intelligence operation on May 10, 2025.
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Business
See EPA permit requirements for gold buyers in Ghana
According to the EPA, individuals, aggregators, and self-financing aggregators involved in the gold buying trade must obtain environmental permits by the Environmental Assessment Regulations (LI 1652).
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Interior Minister promises security jobs for citizens aiding in drug arrests
Speaking during a community sensitisation event in Sabon Zongo, Accra, on Thursday, May 8, the Minister outlined the government’s new strategy to combat drug trafficking and abuse, particularly within Zongo communities.
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Crime
Four arrested over deadly sand winning clash near Nsawam
The arrested—identified as Samuel Atsu Forson (also known as Alanyo), Freeheart Kweku Sedonu, Kwesi Prince, and Benjamin Adzalekor—were picked up from different locations following police intelligence operations.
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Law firms urged to strengthen Anti-money laundering training for lawyers
Addressing participants at the Ghana Bar Association’s 2025 Mid-Year Conference, Ofosu-Dorte underscored the pivotal role lawyers play in the fight against corruption and financial crimes.
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Business
Bank fraud cases drop but financial risk soars in 2024 – Bank of Ghana Report
While most fraud types recorded a decrease in value at risk, forgery and document manipulation stood out, surging more than sevenfold from GH¢7.47 million in 2023 to GH¢53.5 million in 2024. This category alone represented 67% of the fraud-...
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Crime
Suspected cable thief electrocuted after breaking into Kumasi Power Substation
Authorities believe the deceased accessed the secured facility illegally through an underground tunnel, bypassing on-site security to reach the substation unnoticed.
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Crime
Four arrested at Kwahu Easter for theft, assault, and drug offenses
The annual festival drew massive crowds from various parts of Ghana and beyond, creating a lively atmosphere across the Kwahu area.
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Business
Gold fields pursues dialogue following government refusal to extend Damang lease
In a statement, the company noted that it has been in ongoing communication with the appropriate government bodies since being informed of the decision. Gold Fields maintains that its application for the lease extension met all legal requir...
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Courts
Cameroonian arrested for alleged internet scam, human trafficking
Merie was arrested on April 7 at his Kenyasi Abrem residence in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
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US
Trump Admin violated press freedom in AP journalists White House ban-Court rules
Judge Trevor McFadden declared on Tuesday that restricting AP reporters’ access to White House events due to editorial choices violates the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press and expression.
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Crime
Wanted robbery suspect arrested in Ashaiman after weeks on the run
According to a statement from the Police Public Affairs Directorate, Babanawo was apprehended on Saturday, March 29, weeks after his alleged accomplice, Karim Fatao, was captured during a robbery operation on February 26, 2025.
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Business
2025 Appropriation Bill approved by Parliament
The bill outlines the spending plan for the year, directing funds toward vital sectors of the economy. A substantial allocation—GH¢68 billion—has been earmarked for public sector wages and salaries, reflecting a continued focus on improving...
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