Courts
Man accused of GH¢65,739 police recruitment scam granted bail
Ansong, who had no legal representation, pleaded not guilty to the charge of fraud.
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Court jails man seven years for cocoa smuggling
The court presided over by Justice Kwesi Apiatse Abaiddu, found the convict guilty of the offence on his plea.
GNA
Courts
Two sentenced to prison for stealing over 1,000 bags of rice
Abdul Karim Abdul Aziz, a 36-year-old driver, was sentenced to five years each for the two counts of conspiracy to commit crime and stealing, while Ibrahim Mohammed, a 49-year-old transport agent, also received a 12-year jail sentence each...
GNA
General
Tragic Collision at Gomoa Akotsi: Police Vehicle Hit by Runaway Truck
A severe accident in Gomoa Akotsi resulted in the death of a police officer and injuries to several others when a truck with failed brakes collided with their parked vehicle.
DL News
Crime
Two Men Arrested in Connection with Murder of US National in Ghana
The two individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of Naomi Jehubiyah, a U.S. national, near Cape Coast. Initial findings suggest a plotted act involving the victim's fiancé.
DL News
Crime
Three JHS boys arrested for allegedly gang-defiling 15-year-old colleague
Following the incident on January 27, 2024, the police arrested the suspects, who had since made two appearances before the Mampong Magistrate Court to face prosecution for their alleged actions.
GNA
Crime
Man, 40, in police grips for having sex with a goat
The incident took place in Sefwi Donkorkrom, a farming community in which the suspect, a divorced palm wine tapper with two children, was caught having sex with the pregnant goat in the bush.
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Courts
Another man jailed eight months over false missing genitals claim
Agbeshie, a 22-year-old apprentice, claimed the teacher’s touch made his penis disappear.
GNA
Courts
Housekeeper sentenced for preparing to commit robbery
Elijah Nagbo pleaded guilty with an explanation and was convicted and sentenced accordingly.
GNA
General
Man, 37, Drowns Over Broken-Heart
The assemblyman for Twifo Kokoase electoral area, Daniel Afriyie, who confirmed the incident on radio,
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Courts
Funny Face granted GH¢120,000 bail for careless driving
Funny Face, who has been on remand for two weeks, has been charged with drunk driving and careless driving.
DL News
Africa
Jacob Zuma wins court battle to stand in South Africa's election
Last month the electoral commission barred him over a contempt of court conviction.
BBC
Crime
Police arrest nine over false claims of missing genitals
In a statement on Sunday, the police said the “publication of false” news by the suspects has caused fear and panic among the public and also led to attacks on innocent individuals.
DL News
Courts
Egyambra clans, families have right to practice their culture- Court tells chief
According to the court, these cultural rights are recognized by the constitution, and thus ordered the chief to allow them to perform their funerals and bury the dead at the Egyambra Cemetery.
DL News
Courts
Policeman jailed 12 years for defiling 14-year-old girl
The incident that occurred in September 2021 found the 47-year-old Sergeant Dua, who was on duty at a Police barrier at Ave-Xevi, guilty after he forcefully lured the young victim into a room and defiled her.
GNA
Crime
Western Region GIS repatriates 66 Ivorians
The suspects, 45 men and 21 women, aged between 19 and 54 years, who were repatriated within eight days, were arrested at their hideout within the Anaji Hills enclave of the Western Regional capital, Sekondi-Takoradi.
GNA
Courts
Driver jailed 60 months for stealing employer’s vehicle
Sakyi, aka, Mosquito, was sentenced after the court found him guilty on the charge of stealing after trial.
GNA
Courts
Student, painter in court for sexual extortion
They are Peter Awudi, 23, a painter; and Prosper Boafor, 19, a student.
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Crime
4 jailed 80 years for robbing man of motorcycle
The convicts, Prosper Amegashie, Jamel Ahmed, Bilal Mohammed and Martin Victor Agba, pleaded not guilty to two counts of conspiracy and robbery.
GNA
Crime
Car dealer, two others remanded over alleged GH₵620,000 gold scam
Gbegoueu Evrard, a French national, is said to have collected the money under the pretext of selling gold to the complainant, Hayford Boadi.
GNA