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Police foil planned robbery attack, recover weapons linked to notorious armed syndicate
A major police operation has successfully foiled a planned robbery attack and disrupted the activities of a notorious armed robbery syndicate believed to be responsible for a series of violent crimes across parts of Ghana.
Scam kingpin Van Yeboah jailed 85 months in US prison for stealing $10million
A Ghanaian national has been sentenced to 85 months in a United States federal prison for his role in an international criminal organisation that stole more than $100 million from victims through romance scams and business email compromises.
23-year-old man jailed 7 years for defiling 12-year-old girl
The Hohoe Circuit Court has sentenced Felix Agbodzi, a 23-year-old man, to seven years in prison with hard labour for the defilement of a 12-year-old girl at Gbi-Akplamafu.
Nine arrested in Akyem Abomosu narcotics and prostitution crackdown
The Akyem Abomosu Police Command has arrested nine suspects for allegedly engaging in narcotics-related activities, Indian hemp trading and prostitution in the Atiwa West District of the Eastern Region. The suspects, who were arrested during a police operation in Akyem Abomosu, include three Nigerian women and six Ghan...
Woman accused of misappropriating GH₵156,445 in susu contributions granted bail
An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to a woman accused of fraudulently breaching the trust of 35 traders by allegedly misappropriating GH₵156,445 collected through a susu scheme.
Woman accused of absconding with GH¢156,445 ‘susu’ money granted bail
A woman who is accused of bolting with “susu” money totalling GH¢156,445 has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court.
18-year-old Ghanaian student based in US killed in shooting
An 18-year-old Ghanaian who has been identified as Michael Sakyi Jr., has been reportedly shot dead in the United States of America. The incident that has led to the arrest of a 21-year-old suspect. Prince William County Police say the victim was found in the driver’s seat of a crashed vehicle in Manassas, Virginia, on...
NACOC arrests 5 students at Central University campus over cannabis-laced products (Updated)
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested five students of Central University during a targeted operation on campus over their alleged involvement in the sale and distribution of cannabis and cannabis-infused products. The suspects, who are Level 100, Level 300, and Level 400 students, were picked up follow...
Police arrest 80 suspects in major anti-crime crackdown in Upper East Region
The Upper East Regional Police Command, working in collaboration with the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team, has arrested 80 individuals during a coordinated anti-crime exercise carried out across several communities in the region.
Woman accused of misappropriating GH₵156,445 in susu contributions granted bail
An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to a woman accused of fraudulently breaching the trust of 35 traders by allegedly misappropriating GH₵156,445 collected through a susu scheme. Martha Nana Esi Afful, who had earlier been remanded, pleaded not guilty to 35 counts of fraudulent breach of trust when she appeared bef...
Man jailed 10 years for defiling seven-year-old boy in Wa
The Upper West Regional Police Command has secured the conviction and sentencing of a 42-year-old man for defiling a seven-year-old boy in Wa, following investigations by the Regional Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU).
Counsel for former NAFCO CEO prays court to strike out charge sheet
An Accra High Court has adjourned the criminal trial of former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) CEO, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, to hear an application seeking to strike out the entire charge sheet against him.