Crime
Online impersonation: GH¢ 49.5 million lost by victims from Jan to July
Online Impersonation or Identity Theft occurs when a malicious actor assumes the identity of a prominent personality
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Results for “Impersonation”
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General
We are investigating suspected impersonation of Adwoa Safo - Okudzeto Ablakwa
He further indicated that the Minority side is taking a serious view of the occurrence which may be a basis of an enquiry.
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Crime
KNUST revokes certificate of graduate nurse for impersonation
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has revoked the Diploma in Nursing Certificate it awarded in 2020 to Ms Comfort Atingane, for impersonation.
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Courts
Three men granted bail for impersonating Joshua Alabi to defraud member of Council of State
The trio is accused of orchestrating an elaborate scam that involved impersonating Professor Joshua Alabi, a leading figure in the opposition NDC, to defraud a sitting member of Ghana’s Council of State.
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Crime
Court convicts 7 of WASSCE malpractices
The prosecutor stated that on August 20, 2020, Nkrumah and Sefah Acheampong who were at large were arrested and they admitted to the offence in their caution statement
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Others
Ghana's cybersecurity enforcement within EOCO, police statutory remit, not CSA-Lom Nuku Ahlijah writes
Cybercrime is rising—Ghana needs a clear chain of command. Enforcement belongs to EOCO and the Police; CSA must regulate and coordinate. Clarity of mandate prevents overlap, protects accountability, and strengthens national resilience.
Lom Nuku Ahlijah
Courts
Ex-police officer remanded for impersonation in Ashaiman
According to Inspector Henry Nartey Tetteh, officers from the Zenu-Attadeka MTTD arrested Frimpong on September 17, 2025, after spotting him at the Zenu Star Fuel Station in full tactical police uniform with a Chief Inspector rank badge.
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Courts
Businessman remanded for impersonating Prez. Mahama's Exec Sec, scamming chief
Ganew, who has a prior criminal record, faces charges of impersonation, defrauding by false pretences, and money laundering.
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General
Immigration Service warns public: No recruitment ongoing
In a press statement issued on June 20, 2025, and signed by Assistant Commissioner of Immigration Michael Amoako-Atta, the GIS made it clear that no recruitment is currently underway, and any such announcement should be treated as fake.
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Courts
Let's keep the wig and gown: Justice Adjei backs legal dress code for identity and integrity
During his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on June 16, 2025, Justice Adjei rejected suggestions to modernize or discard the traditional courtroom attire, warning that such changes could open the floodgates for impersonati...
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Courts
20-year old fined for impersonating a military officer
The accused, Alex Cobbina, popularly known as Mobitel, was ordered to pay a GH¢12,000 fine or face a three-years in prison.
DL News
Courts
Bolt to appeal against identity theft judgment involving GH¢1.9m
“While we respectively acknowledge the court ruling, our legal team has reviewed the decision and intends to appeal the ruling. We are confident that the appeal process will provide a more accurate outcome.”
GNA
Africa
Nigeria: AG to prosecute Law Lecturer and student over alleged malpractice at Bar final exams
Suspended law lecturer at the University of Calabar, Pascal Aboh was arrested for allegedly impersonating and re-sitting an exam for a student at the Nigerian Law School in Abuja.
The Nigeria Lawyer
Courts
Former Police Hospital intern in court over impersonation
The accused is said to have pulled a pistol at a security man and driver at the 2M Express Transport yard of the Kwame Nkrumah Circle after he was approached for allegedly urinating at the transport yard.
DL News
General
I was in Parliament yesterday – Adwoa Safo insists despite impersonation claims
Hon. Adwoa Safo however dispelled that accusation, noting that she could not compel any other legislator to dress in a way she would want.
Crime
Businessman remanded over impersonation
Sowah Anang has denied the offences and he will make his next appearance on July 5, 2021.
DL News
Opinion
GTEC's Authority to Regulate Academic Titles: A Legal Necessity, Not an Overreach
GTEC’s enforcement of regulations on academic titles is a legally sanctioned effort to uphold academic integrity and protect public trust, not a political overreach. The directive aligns with national laws and mirrors practices in other reg...
Dennislaw
Courts
Alleged fake lawyer arrested at Nsuta court
He had reportedly appeared in connection with a case before the arrest
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Courts
Nearly GH¢300,000 lost to fake restaurant listings online-CSA warns
According to the Authority, victims lost GH¢296,083.68 between January and June this year after fraudsters impersonated restaurants and food vendors on digital platforms.
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Business
Photocopying Ghana Card for verification now an offence-NIA warns
Executive Secretary of the NIA, Wisdom Yayra Koku Deku, announced the change in a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 15.
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