Tag: Crime
Jail sentence for man who slapped French President
A man who slapped French President Emmanuel Macron during a public event has been sentenced to 18 months in jail, but with 14 months...
France launches legal probe into Peugeot in Dieselgate scandal
France has launched a judicial investigation into carmaker Peugeot in the Dieselgate scandal, for allegations of fraud causing danger to humans or animals, sources...
Russian court bans organizations of dissident Navalny
A Russian court has banned several organizations of jailed dissident Alexei Navalny, classifying them as extremist.
The organisations include Navalny's anti-corruption foundation FBK and his...
Sand winning operator shot dead at Gomoa Manso in Central Region
Some suspected armed robbers have shot Mr. Kwame Abeiku, a 26-year-old sand mining operator to death at Gomoa Manso, a suburb of Agona Swedru.
Abeiku,...
First witness in treason trial appears in court
Colonel Isaac Amponsah, in charge of the Military Academy Training School, one of the first witnesses in the alleged treason trial involving Dr Frederick...
Court sentences trader for building without permit
Isha Fuseni, a petty trader has been convicted to the sum of GH¢1,440 for putting up a house without a development permit.
The Hohoe Magistrate...
Over 800 Criminals Detained in Large-Scale International Operation
Over 800 criminals were detained and nearly 40 tonnes of drugs were seized in one of the largest international operations ever, Europol said on...
Verdict against Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi likely by mid-August
Myanmar's ousted government leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, can expect a verdict by mid-August, her lawyer said on Monday.
Suu Kyi faces a slew of...
Court convicts worker for building without Permit
The Hohoe Magistrate Court has sentenced Raphael Kumagah, a staff of the State Insurance Company (SIC), Hohoe Branch to a sum of GH¢1,200 for...
Let’s fight fraud and crime – Stephen Attipo
Mr Stephen Attipo, a Civil Engineer has appealed to government to put up efforts that will reduce fraudulent and criminal activities in the country...
Aluminium fabricator to serve 12 months for causing harm
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced an aluminium fabricator to 12 months imprisonment in hard labour for stabbing another.
Mohammed Salam pleaded not guilty with...
Good relationship between Police and Public critical for crime prevention
Superintendent Kwabena Otuo Acheampong, Regional Crime Officer, Tema Regional Police Command, has stated that a cordial working relationship between the Police and the...
Woman fined GH¢120k for possession Indian hemp
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 47 year-old woman to a fine of GHS120,000.00 for possessing Indian hemp.
Rita Atsufui Koffie would spend three...
Court convicts woman for possessing Indian hemp
An Accra Circuit Court on Wednesday convicted a 47-year-old woman for possessing Indian hemp.
Rita Atsufui Koffie admitted the offence and she was convicted on...
Afghan court convicts British national for selling alcohol in Kabul
A British national has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison for selling alcoholic drinks in Afghanistan, an official said on...
Shock at suicide attempt of political prisoner in Belarus courtroom
The suicide attempt of a political prisoner while in court during a trial in Belarus has caused a shock.
Opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya on Wednesday...
Achimota School Board to appeal court ruling
The Governing Board of the Achimota School has directed its lawyers to appeal the ruling of the Human Right Division of the Accra High...
Rastafarian Saga: Court orders Achimota School to admit students
The Human Rights Court Division of the Accra High Court has ordered Achimota School to admit Master Oheneba Nkrabea and Master Tyrone Marhguy, ...
Tech & Ecommerce is the best place for young Ghanaians to grow
Ghana, a country rich in culture and tradition. A country popular for its rich natural resources. Gold, cocoa and oil are among the many...
Court remands fashion designer for attempting to sacrifice nephew
The Sunyani District Court 'A' on Monday remanded into police custody Benjamin Adjei, a-23-year-old fashion designer, who attempted to sacrifice his nephew for money...
Unemployed man jailed 11 years for stealing
A 21-year-old unemployed, Isaac Mensah, has been sentenced to 11 years imprisonment by a Cape Coast Circuit Court II on two counts of...
Major Mahama Trial: There is no pressure on the Police to investigate the case
The First Court Witness in the mini trial involving 14 alleged murderers of Major Maxwell Mahama, says there is no pressure on the Police...
Opuni Trial: prima facie case made against Dr Opuni, two others
An Accra High Court has ordered Dr Stephen Opuni, former Chief Executive Officer, COCOBOD and two others to open their defence in their ongoing...
Crime reporters must cultivate relationship with prosecutors
Crime reporters have been advised to cultivate working relationship with Police Prosecutors and ensure that activities within the courts are reported accurately, Mrs. Dzifa...
Security man killed in a robbery attack at Dzodze
Some unknown gunmen have killed one Klutse Dzelu, a private security man at Petroland filling station located at Dzodze Camp near Seklekorpe in the...
Welder gets 15 years imprisonment for attempted robbery
The Accra Circuit Court One, has sentenced a 25-year-old welder to 15 years imprisonment in hard labour for an attempt to rob a technician.
Joseph...
Rastafarian Saga: Board of Achimota School enters appearance, ordered to file submissions
The Board of Achimota Senior High School has been ordered to file written submissions in the case involving Master Oheneba Kweku Nkrabea, one of...
33 drivers over speed into trouble
The La Motor Court has sentenced 33 drivers to a total fine of GHS18,600.00 for speeding.
The fines range from 380.00 to 600.00 Ghana cedis.
Two...
Police officer jailed 30 months for causing harm
General Corporal Kwasi Yeboah of the Kadjebi Police Command has been sentenced to 30-months imprisonment by a Ho Circuit Court for dangerous cycling and...
Kasoa Police arrests 340 suspected criminals
The Central Regional Police Command has arrested 340 suspected criminals, including five females, at Buduburam, Adade, Akwele, Ofaakor and CP in the Awutu Senya...