Crime

SEC blacklists “Mekanism” in fresh warning on online investment scam

In a notice issued on Monday, 16 February, the SEC said its action comes at a time when online inves...

Oti police reject GH¢80k bribe, seize suspected drug parcels, arrest seven

In a statement signed by DSP John Nchor, the Oti Regional Police Public Affairs Officer, the command...

Police arrest suspect in Zebilla officer murder case

The suspect, Simon Apusiga, also known as Ananga, was picked up on 10 February 2026—two days after t...

Police arrest 22 in Pokuase human trafficking, internet scam raid

Police said the operation was carried out on 12 February 2026 by the IGP’s Special Cyber Vetting and...

Open defecation: AMA Sanitation court remands seven to prison custody

The court fined each offender 50 penalty units (GH¢600). An eighth person, Raphael Adjetey, paid and...

Head porter in court over phone snatch during Darkuman fire

Prosecutors say the incident happened at about 5:00pm on 4 February 2026, when a crowd gathered to w...

Three arrested for openly carrying unlicensed guns, ammunitions

The Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, said the arrests were made on Mond...

Police arrest 2, rescue 10 in Tema cybercrime bust

In a statement issued on 12 February, the Ghana Police Service said the intelligence-led operation w...

Factory manager arrested over cocaine hidden in gari shipment at KIA

Sources at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) say the suspect, believed to be a production manager, ...

Koforidua SHS students' gang rape case adjourned to Feb.18

The suspects, who are both underage, have been remanded into the care of their parents....

Lawyer in court for defrauding US-based nurse of $150k

Amporful has been charged with defrauding by false pretence and has pleaded not guilty. The court ad...

Police arrest woman who set fire at Pastor Elvis Agyemang’s church auditorium

The incident happened on the night of Monday, 9 February, during a quiet time at the auditorium. Chu...

Koforidua: 15 women picked up over human trafficking, sex work

The arrests, police say, were triggered by a complaint from a sex worker who alleged she was beaten ...

Police in Oti find 4,000 suspected drug parcels hidden in “empty” trailer

The interception happened at Dambai on 10 February 2026, following intelligence-led operations, acco...

OSP opens probes into vote-buying claims in NPP and NDC primaries

In a public notice dated 8 February 2026, the OSP said its inquiry covers the NPP presidential prima...

Two arrested for illegal grave digging at Osu Cemetery

The suspects, Eric Annan and Joseph Donkor, were picked up early Friday, 6 February, during a joint ...

Man held after gun threat at Accra Circuit Court, police say

In a statement dated 7 February, the Accra Regional Police Command said the arrest followed an incid...

Three held in Wa West over unlicensed guns and ammunition

In a statement issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Upper West Regional Command, officers said t...

AG to re-enact criminal proceeds recovery Act

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dominic Ayine, said the proposed Criminal Proceeds Rec...

No compromises in ORAL prosecutions-Attorney General

Speaking on Thursday, 5 February, during a visit by Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyema...

Court remands fake soldier over land security scam

The accused, Mahama Sani Razak, who also uses the name Major Zack Gariba Tanko, has denied defraudin...

Three arrested over Kwabenya home robbery

According to the Ghana Police Service, the robbery took place on 18 January 2026, when two armed men...

Two suspected street robbers arrested at Dzorwulu

The suspects were identified as 37-year-old Stephen Gletsu, who was riding the motorbike, and 20-yea...

Two held in Yendi over TikTok account impersonating President Mahama's son

Police say the suspects created a fake account under the name “Sheriff Mahama” and used it while pre...

Suspected highway robber shot by police

Police say he was part of a gang linked to a deadly attack on commuters on the Atebubu–Yeji Highway ...