A 26-year-old driver was on Monday sentenced to a fine of GH¢2,880.00 for obtaining multiple Ghanaian documents illegally. Komitse Senyo Egle, a Togolese, was charged with obtaining by false declaration, a Ghanaian birth certificate, Ghanaian National Identification card,and driver’s licence. He was also accused of entering and remaining in Ghana without immigration permit. Egle was … The post Man
A 55-year-old farmer, Isaac Donkor, who mistook a hunter for a game, shot and killed him, has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment and a GH¢600 fine by the Tarkwa Circuit Court. The farmer, who was charged with negligently causing harm and possessing fire arm without authority, pleaded guilty on both counts. Superintendent Juliana Essel-Dadzie, … The post Farmer gets 3 years
A 50-year-old security guard accused of having sex with a nine-year-old girl in Abeka, Accra, has appeared before the Accra Circuit Court. Winfred Nyefene allegedly offered the girl GH¢2.00 after having sex with her. The security man, who was charged with defilement, pleaded not guilty. Mrs Susuana Eduful, the relieving judge, granted GH¢100,000 bail with … The post Man in court for defiling
Seven people have so far been arrested at Jirapa in the Upper West Region, in connection with the alleged murder of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, Mr Eric Johnson, at the facility on Sunday. According to a statement released by the Ghana Police Service on its official twitter handle, … The post 7 arrested over alleged murder of ‘Jirapa Dubai’ CEO
The Cyber Security Authority has warned unsuspecting members of the public regarding potential fraud associated with the upcoming Valentine’s Day celebration on February 14. It cautioned that cyber criminals often exploit the occasion to defraud unsuspecting victims through various schemes, including online shopping and romance scams. In a press statement released on February 7, the … The post Cyber
The Ashaiman District Court has granted bail in the sum of GH¢5,000 with one surety each to Obaa Yaa Annan and Lydia Koomson for fighting in public. The court, presided over by Mr Derick Parden Eshun, granted the two persons bail after they pleaded not guilty to charges of disturbing public peace. Police Inspector Kwajo … The post Two women granted GH¢5,000 bail each for fighting
The General Legal Council dismissed a petition by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North Constituency, Mr James Gyakye Quayson, against the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mr Godfred Yeboah Dame. This was made known to the Accra High Court (Criminal Division) yesterday by the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Mrs Yvonne Atakora Obuobisa, … The post Gyakye Quayson’s
A 45-year-old man, Kofi Gyan, accused of theft, implicated himself when he told the Accra Circuit Court that what he stole was what the police had recovered from his room. In response to a trial judge’s question, Gyan, also known as Adamu, indirectly admitted to stealing. The trial Judge asked Gyan, “Were the items found … The post Security man remanded for alleged theft, unlawful
Over GH¢3,558,940 was lost to online shopping and romance scams in 2023, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has revealed ahead of this year’s Valentine’s Day on February 14, 2024. It said its investigations revealed a dual menace of online shopping and romance scams, whereby fraudsters exploit the trust and vulnerability of citizens navigating the digital […] The post
A Takoradi-Based TV host, Michael Osei, also known as Nana Yaw Osei Tenkorang, has been found dead in his room in Takoradi. The morning show host of New Day TV was scheduled to start work early last Monday, but failed to appear. Concerns arose when numerous attempts to reach him via phone went unanswered. Upon … The post Takoradi-based TV host found dead in room appeared first on Ghanaian
Six members of the Ghanaian rugby fraternity have been granted GH¢50,000.00 bail with three sureties each by the Accra Circuit Court, for allegedly falsifying news about Mr Herbert Mensah, the President of Africa Rugby. They are Bismark Amponsah, 40, a teacher; Abdul Aziz Issah, 46, an Information Technology (IT) professional; Michael Ako Wilson, 34, a … The post 6
The Accra Circuit Court has remanded in police custody, a businessman, for allegedly defrauding two persons of $27,000 under the pretext of securing them USA visas. Bernard Oduro Takyi, is also accused of forging embarkation and disembarkation stamps of Singapore, South Africa, Mauritius and Turkey, in the passports of two complainants. Takyi is also accused … The post Businessman
Two officials of Northern Regional office of the National Sports Authority (NSA), are in hot waters for failing to pay GH¢57,729.025 of the Directorate’s Internally Generated Fund (IGF) into the designated Consolidated Fund Account, since 2021. The Regional Director and Regional Accountant, who are to be arrested as directed by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) … The post PAC
The trial of two former househelps of former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has been adjourned to March 8, by the Accra High Court. This is because both counsel for the accused and prosecutors were late to court when the case was called before the court presided over by Justice Marrie … The post Trial of Cecilia Dapaah’s former househelps
The police have arrested some 71 suspects over attacks on the Bepong Chief’s Palace and police personnel at Kwahu Bepong, in the Eastern Region. A statement signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of Public Affairs, said the suspects together with some others currently on the run, attacked the Bepong Chief’s Palace last … The post 71
Some unidentified persons have vandalised and stolen copper windings from a transformer belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (ECG), at Nkumkrom, last Friday. A statement issued by ECG, said the 200kVA transformer, which served residents of Nkumkrom, in the Nsawam Adoagyiri Municipality, in the Eastern Region, was pulled down from its pole mount … The post Thieves
A 52-year-old drinking spot operator, who possessed a quantity of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs, has appeared before the Accra Circuit Court. George Akoto, charged with unlawful possession of narcotic drugs, pleaded not guilty. The relieving Judge, Mr Bright Samuel Acquah, granted Akoto GH¢100,000 bail with three sureties, one to be justified with … The post Drinking
The Gender-Based Violence Court has sentenced a 23-year-old carpenter to 10 years imprisonment for having sex with 13- year-old girl, at Ashalaja in the Greater Accra Region. Christopher Kavi, charged with defilement, pleaded guilty, and was convicted on his plea and sentenced by the court. Prosecuting, Detective Chief Inspector Opoku Aniagyei said the complainant was … The post Carpenter
A 38-year-old sand winner, who stole 37 Cattle valued at GH¢37000.00 has been sentenced to two years imprisonment by the Accra Circuit Court. Ganiu Munkaila pleaded not guilty to abetment of committing a crime and stealing, but he was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment in hard labour for stealing. However, the court presided … The post Sand winner gets
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has interdicted a policeman for allegedly assaulting an individual at Takoradi in the Western Region. A news brief from the police said General Corporal Wise Bessey, stationed at the Takoradi District Police Command, had been interdicted to allow a thorough investigation into the incident and the professional conduct of the … The post Policeman interdicted over alleged
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