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Northern Police arrest two over 170 parcels of suspected Indian hemp at Katariga
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered 170 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp in an intelligence-led anti-drug operation at Katariga in the Tamale Metropolis.
Man arrested for defrauding, sharing intimate videos of ex-lovers
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspected romance scammer accused of defrauding women through false marriage promises, blackmail and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. The suspect, Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, was arrested following investigations into allegations that he targeted women by posing as a p...
Police investigate death of Kandau murder suspect after arrest
The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the death of a key suspect in the murder of two young men in Kandau, Upper West Region, just hours after his arrest. The Upper West Regional Police Command said the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the...
Kandau murder suspect Abu Tijani dies after arrest, Police Professional Standards Bureau launches investigation
A key suspect in the murder of two youth in Kandau in the Upper West Region has died hours after his arrest, with the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. The Upper West Regional Police Command said Abu Tijani, alias Master One, 35, died on Saturday, July 25...
Police arrest suspected romance scammer over alleged marriage fraud, intimate image blackmail
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspected romance scammer accused of allegedly defrauding women through false promises of marriage, blackmailing victims with intimate images, and orchestrating an investment scam.
Suspected romance scammer remanded over alleged fake marriage promises, intimate image blackmail
A suspected romance scammer has been remanded into Police custody after being arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court over allegations of defrauding women through false marriage promises and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
Navy, NACOC renew commitment to combat illicit drug trade and substance abuse
The Ghana Navy and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) have renewed their commitment to deepening inter-agency collaboration to tackle the growing threat of drug trafficking and substance abuse in Ghana.
Teacher, final-year student clash in alleged hostel fee dispute at Nyinahin Catholic SHS
A teacher who reportedly serves as the hostel caretaker at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region has been captured in a physical altercation with a final-year female student.
Probe Mugabe Maase statements linking Ashanti police to armed robbers – IGP petitioned
Two Ghanaian citizens have petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ghana Police Service, calling for an investigation and possible arrest of radio broadcaster Mugabe Maase over allegations that some police commanders were supplying firearms to armed robbers. In a letter dated 25 May and addressed to the IGP i...
Two arrested in Ashaiman with suspected stolen automobile spare parts
Two men have been arrested by the police after they were found in possession of automobile spare parts suspected to have been stolen during a dawn patrol operation at the Ashaiman Roundabout. The suspects, identified as John Atsu and Puplampu Jonathan, were arrested at about 2:55 a.m. on June 16, 2026, by a police patr...
Mason sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for defiling a 4-year-old girl
The Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced Ebenezer Birikwai, a 23-year-old mason, also known as "Immortal", to 15 years in prison with hard labour for defiling a four-year-old girl.
US Prosecutors reveal Abu Trica defrauded 80 elderly Americans in alleged $8m romance scam
United States prosecutors have accused Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, of using artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology and fake online identities to operate a romance scam that allegedly defrauded more than 80 elderly Americans of over $8 million. The allegations were contained in a statement fro...