^{Ghana! 2026} Herdsman Remanded Over 65 Stolen Cattle in Ashanti, POLICE ARREST MEMBERS OF ROBBERY SYNDICATE LINKED TO MULTIPLE ATTACKS, Three busted and arraigned Over Sim Box Fraud, Defilement: Western Region Police declare Arabic teacher wanted, Woman 24 allegedly attacked during robbery attempt at Akatsi, 2 Chinese galamseyers arrested by NAIMOS, Police arrest 74 suspects in anti-narcotics operations, Pastor Demands GH₵40k From Ex-Wife Who Divorced Him Shortly After He Married Her With Loan Money, Tension Mounts as Family Rejects Body of Daniel Asare Over Police Account, A/R: NAiMOS arrests Pentecost elder over illegal mining at Asante Akyem Morso, Driver convicted over dangerous driving on Kumasi-Accra highway, Four in custody over killing of Indian National, Woman allegedly kills husband over charcoal money at Ekumfi Asaman, Prestea: Chinese Mining Firm Chased Out Of SWED Mining Concession, Illegal miner in alleged murder case remanded, Adu-Boahene Trial: Witness Tenders Transaction Records Cheque Books, Police declare 30-year-old Prince Krah wanted for double murder in Saki, Court denies businessmen bail in Gh¢49m gold fraud, Police arrest suspected hardened armed robber, Cocoa Smuggling: Fiapre Circuit Court Grants GHC10000 Bail Each to Four Suspects, GH₵400k MoMo Probe Reveals Gold Robbery Scheme as Four Suspects Face Court, Ghana rescues 305 West African nationals including 113 children in anti-trafficking operation, Ashanti South Police Command bust armed robbery gang, Police arrest 11 Nigerians over drugs cybercrime in Tamale, Police Arrest Suspect in Adjin Kotoku Onion Market Disturbance, Police arrest five suspected fake National Security operatives, Abesim murders: Court slaps Richard Appiah with life sentence for killing 2 boys, Mamprobi Child Theft Case: Court grants suspect GH¢200000 bail, Sentence cut for Agradaa dangerous precedent – Samson Anyenini, Oti Police Arrest Two Over Illegal Firearms and Ammunition, Two remanded over trafficking of Vietnamese woman for prostitution, Jomoro: Man fatally stabs neighbour who tried to save him from committing suicide, The intelligence indicated that young men were being exploited and coerced to engage in various cybercrime activities at these locations by kingpins, The Cyber Security Authority Ghana in collaboration with the Greater Accra Regional Command and the CID of the Ghana Police Service struck a double blow against cybercriminals, Police Arrest Three Gang Leaders in Adabraka Gold Robbery Investigation, Three Arrested Over Adabraka Gold Robbery

2026.5.27 POLICE ARREST MEMBERS OF ROBBERY SYNDICATE LINKED TO MULTIPLE ATTACKS
The Ghana Police Service, through the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the IGP, has arrested seven suspects in connection with a robbery syndicate linked to a series of attacks across Accra, Tema, Anyinam, Kumasi, and Takoradi, where victims were robbed of cash, gold, and mercury.
Investigations began following a complaint by Mousa Bamba, an Ivorian investor, who reported that he had been lured to Dzorwulu under the pretext of purchasing six kilograms of gold valued at US$450,000.00. The suspects, posing as CID operatives and military personnel, allegedly robbed him at gunpoint and fled the scene.
Police investigations led to the arrest of suspects Mohammed Umaro alias Alhaji and Gabriel Sewornu alias Dangote.
Further investigations implicated two military personnel, Lance Corporal Eugene Akurugu and Lance Corporal Emmanuel Arko alias Bullet as well as three Police personnel, Inspector Richmond Osei, Corporal Gideon Anor, and Lance Corporal Felix Deku Tetteyga. The Police personnel have since been interdicted to allow for investigations.
On 23rd and 24th May 2026, intelligence-led operations by the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the IGP resulted in the arrest of additional suspects, including Justin Oduro alias Don King alias Mafia, Clement Gyasi, and Farouk Zakari.
All suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations, while efforts continue to arrest other accomplices connected to the syndicate.

2026.5.26 Three busted and arraigned Over Sim Box Fraud
Accra, May 26, GNA– Three persons, including a female, have been busted and arraigned over alleged sim box fraud at Sakumono in Tema West.
They are Olanrewaju Adedeji Segun, Timileyin Fakunle, and Olamide Roheemot, all data managers.
Three other accomplices, Adebowole Pelumi, Michael Taiwo, and one Tommy, are said to be at large.
The accused persons are said to have fraudulently obstructed the communication of victims and obtained funds from them through mobile money payments, then systematically converted the funds into cryptocurrency and transferred them outside Ghana.
Further investigations also revealed that, from June 2025 to January 2026, the accused persons and their accomplices received various sums of money from mobile accounts of victims and transferred $700,000 into cryptocurrency.
The accused persons have been charged with conspiracy to commit crime, namely operating an electronic communication service without a license from the National Communications Authority (NCA); operating electronic communication services without a license from the NCA; possession of a quantity of unregistered SIM cards; and obstruction of communication.
Segun, Fakunle, and Roheemot, who had no legal representation, have pleaded not guilty to the various charges before an Accra Circuit Court.
The court has remanded the three accused persons into lawful custody to reappear on June 4, 2026.
Prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Wisdom Alowru, prayed for their remand as investigations were underway.
The facts as narrated by the prosecution at the court indicated that the complainants are police personnel stationed at the Regional Criminal Investigations Department, Operations Unit in Accra.
The accused persons are Nigerians and residents at Sakumono, Tema West.
On January 20, 2026, the Accra Regional Police Command received information that the accused persons and their accomplices, who were occupants of House Number BE 57, Celebrity Hills Avenue, Sakumono, had installed various electronic devices in their apartments.
Prosecution said they were using the electronic devices to commit sim box fraud.
On January 22, 2026, personnel from the Regional CID, Operations, were dispatched to the apartments with a search warrant issued by the Adabraka District Court.
Prosecution said the team conducted a search in three apartments occupied by the three accused persons and found a quantity of unregistered SIM cards, twenty-six desktop computers, 52 SIM boxes, 1,040 assorted mobile phones, six internet routers, and other gadgets installed in the apartments and being used for sim box fraud.
The Prosecutor said the accused persons were arrested and mentioned Adebowale Pelumi and Michael Taiwo, currently at large, as their accomplices.
The Court was told by the prosecution that the accused persons also mentioned one Tommy, a Chinese national currently in Singapore, as their overall boss, who issued instructions to them to operate the devices.
Prosecution said an Order of Retention and Examination was issued by the Adabraka District Court, directing the Cyber Security Authority to retain and examine all the devices recovered from the accused persons’ apartments.
The Prosecutor said the Cyber Security Authority accessed the devices and found that the accused persons and their accomplices at large were operating a phone farming scam centre based on the configuration of the equipment and the operational patterns.
Prosecution said investigations also established that the accused persons fraudulently obstructed the communication of victims and obtained funds from them through mobile money payments and systematically converted them into cryptocurrency and transferred them outside Ghana.
The prosecution said further investigations also revealed that, from June 2025 to January 2026, the accused persons and their accomplices received various sums of money from mobile accounts of victims and transferred $700,000 into cryptocurrency.

2026.5.20 Woman, 24, allegedly attacked during robbery attempt at Akatsi
A 24-year-old petty trader, identified as Blessing Avorgbedor, was allegedly attacked by a suspected thief at Akatsi in the Volta Region on Monday evening.
The suspect allegedly attempted to rob her of her iPhone 13 Pro Max but was unsuccessful after the victim struggled with him.
Information gathered indicated that the victim had gone to town to buy some items when she was allegedly attacked on her way back by the suspect, identified only as Victor.
During the struggle, the suspect allegedly assaulted the victim, leaving her with a deep cut on the mouth.
The victim reportedly screamed for help, but no one responded until the suspect noticed a light approaching the scene and fled.
The victim’s bag and her damaged mobile phone, however, were not taken.
The case has since been reported to the Akatsi Police Command, where the victim was issued a medical form for treatment and documentation.
The victim has since been treated and discharged.
The suspect is currently at large, while investigations are ongoing.
Residents in the area have appealed to the Akatsi Police Command to intensify efforts to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice.

2026.5.14 Herdsman Remanded Over 65 Stolen Cattle in Ashanti
A Nsuta Circuit Court in the Sekyere Central District of the Ashanti Region on Tuesday, May 13, remanded herdsman Musah Yakubu, 30, into police custody over the alleged theft of 65 cattle valued at tens of thousands of cedis.
Presiding judge His Lordship Simon Nketiah Gagah ordered Yakubu, a resident of Atebubu in the Bono East Region, held pending further investigations. Three other suspects, identified as Ali, Awudu and Haruna, remain at large.
The complainant, Karim Abdulai, a 42-year-old cattle farmer based at Asuoso along the Offinso-Akomadan highway, owns three kraals housing 65 cattle each and employs herdsmen to manage the animals at a ranch in Nkwankwaa.
Prosecution told the court that on May 8, suspect Haruna, a former employee of Abdulai, left for grazing at 6:00 am with one batch of cattle and never returned. After a tip from an informant named Alhassan, the complainant and community members tracked footprints into nearby bush and located the herd, with suspects resting at a distance, one reportedly armed with a single-barreled gun.
The complainant reported the situation to the Sekyedumase Police Station, and officers returned with him to the scene where Yakubu was arrested. The remaining suspects fled.
Police recovered 60 of the 65 cattle. The five missing animals, comprising three bulls at GHC14,000 each and two cows at GHC13,000 each, represent an estimated loss of GHC68,000.
The court did not take Yakubu’s plea due to ongoing investigations. The case has been adjourned to June 3, 2026.

2026.5.12 Prestea: Chinese Mining Firm Chased Out Of SWED Mining Concession
Communities in the Western Region are celebrating after SWED Mining successfully chased out Chinese mining company Longshine from its Prestea large-scale concession following years of alleged illegal operations, regulatory breaches, labour abuses, and environmental destruction.
The operation, carried out on May 6, 2026, reportedly led to the arrest of more than 22 Chinese nationals who were allegedly operating illegally on the concession despite several stop-work directives from the Minerals Commission and repeated termination notices from SWED Mining.
This was disclosed at a press conference over the weekend by the residents and Traditional authorities of Prestea Gambia Alhassan, addressed by Nana Tibu, the Chief of the area.
Residents across surrounding communities described the development as “freedom at last,” with many claiming the Chinese company had operated with impunity for years.
Joint Venture Agreement Turned Controversial
According to documents and sources close to SWED Mining, Longshine originally entered the concession under a Joint Venture Contract Mining Agreement in 2019 to undertake mining operations on SWED Mining’s Prestea concession.
Sources, however, indicate that Longshine failed to comply with the commercial terms and conditions stipulated under the agreement.
It is further alleged that shortly after operations began, the company deviated from the terms of the agreement and started engaging in unauthorized activities. The situation reportedly created serious regulatory risks for SWED Mining as the lease holder.
Industry insiders warned that failure to stop the alleged illegal activities could expose the concession to sanctions or even possible revocation by regulators, similar to actions recently taken against other mining lease holders in Ghana.
SWED Mining subsequently terminated the Joint Venture agreement, insisting the Chinese company vacate the concession after what sources describe as repeated breaches of contract and disregard for lawful directives.

2026.5.12 Pastor Demands GH₵40k From Ex-Wife Who Divorced Him Shortly After He Married Her With Loan Money
Prophet Kwadwo has demanded GH₵40,000 from his ex-wife, Prophetess Happy, after their marriage ended shortly following the wedding ceremony
In a video, the pastor detailed how he and his ex-wife’s marital problem allegedly began on their wedding day amid family disagreements over food arrangements
Prophetess Happy has also countered with her own compensation demands from prophet Kwadwo, citing mistreatment and other reasons during their marriage

2026.5.9 Four in custody over killing of Indian National
The Ghana Police Service has intensified investigations into the killing of Indian national Sain Devendra Kumar, with the arrest of three more suspects believed to be connected to the crime.
The victim’s body was discovered on April 26, 2026, in the boot of his abandoned vehicle near Sabin Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region. Police said the body had multiple stab wounds.
The latest arrests, carried out between April 29 and April 30 through intelligence-led operations in Kumasi, bring the number of suspects currently in custody to four.
The suspects have been identified as Osman Moro, also known as Thiago, aged 20; Akum Kojo Junior; Moro Sule, alias Moro Aboboyaa; and John Adoko, popularly known as Carter.
According to investigators, Akum Kojo Junior admitted involvement in the incident during interrogation and provided details of activities believed to have taken place before and after the murder.
Police sources say the suspect disclosed that on April 24, 2026, he visited the deceased’s workplace where, together with suspect Moro Sule, they allegedly removed and replaced the closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera server.
Following the disclosure, Akum Kojo Junior reportedly led investigators to Daban New Site in Kumasi, where the CCTV server had been hidden. The equipment was later retrieved by police.
Investigators further revealed that the suspect allegedly took away two mobile phones belonging to the deceased after the killing — an iPhone 17 Pro Max and a Tecno mobile phone.
Police said the suspect later handed the iPhone to Osman Moro, alias Thiago, at Kaase, while the Tecno device was given to Moro Sule.
Acting on the information gathered, officers proceeded to Kaase, where Osman Moro was arrested. Police say he later led investigators to a nearby bush where the deceased’s iPhone 17 Pro Max had been buried in a hole, wrapped in a brown envelope and covered with fresh leaves.
Further operations took investigators to Aprabong near Dompoase in Kumasi, where Moro Sule was also arrested. The deceased’s Tecno mobile phone was reportedly retrieved from him during the operation.
Police identified Moro Sule as the person alleged to have assisted in replacing the CCTV server at the victim’s workplace before the murder occurred.
Another suspect, John Adoko alias Carter, is also said to have admitted driving the deceased’s vehicle to the location where it was eventually abandoned.
All the suspects remain in police custody assisting with investigations, while the recovered items, including the CCTV server and mobile phones, have been retained as exhibits for evidential purposes.
Meanwhile, police say efforts are ongoing to arrest two additional suspects linked to the case. They have been identified as Zuzu Adrama, described by investigators as the alleged killer, and Vipul Jetpur Vijay, also known as Taruu.
The murder has sparked concern among members of the foreign business community in the Ashanti Region, although police maintain that substantial progress has been made in tracking down those involved in the crime.

2026.5.9 Woman allegedly kills husband over charcoal money at Ekumfi Asaman
A woman has allegedly killed her husband following a dispute over proceeds from charcoal sales at Ekumfi Asaman in the Central Region.
The suspect, identified only as Auntie Esi, is alleged to have attacked her husband, Kweku Blankson, with a cutlass after tensions escalated between the couple over money generated from their charcoal business.
Information gathered from residents indicates that the couple were farmers who also engaged in the production and sale of local charcoal within the community as a source of livelihood.
According to residents, the incident was triggered after the woman allegedly accused her husband of withholding a larger share of the money realised from the charcoal sales. The misunderstanding reportedly led to a heated confrontation between the two on Wednesday.
Community members further alleged that during the argument, the deceased physically assaulted his wife, a development believed to have worsened the tension in the household.
Speaking to Adom News, a resident of the community, Isaac Panyin Mensah, said the suspect allegedly carried out the attack later that night while the deceased was asleep.
According to him, the woman reportedly entered the kitchen, picked up a sharp cutlass believed to belong to her husband, and attacked him multiple times.
The victim sustained severe injuries and was initially rushed to the Mankessim Hospital for emergency treatment. Due to the seriousness of his condition, he was later referred to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital for further medical attention.
However, Kweku Blankson was pronounced dead upon arrival at the facility.
The incident has left residents of Ekumfi Asaman shocked, with many expressing disbelief over the violent turn of events involving the couple, who were known within the community for their farming and charcoal business activities.
Meanwhile, police are expected to continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident as residents await further details on the case.

2026.5.7 Adu-Boahene Trial: Witness Tenders Transaction Records, Cheque Books
Accra – Madam Mildred Donkor, the third prosecution witness in the trial involving Kwabena Adu-Boahene and others, on Thursday tendered several transaction records, payment instructions, and pre-signed cheque books before the court.
The witness, led in further evidence by Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, Deputy Attorney-General, identified a document containing personal records she kept in an Excel spreadsheet detailing financial transactions linked to the accused persons.
Although Mr. Samuel Atta-Akyea, counsel for the accused persons, described the document as an “improvised document,” the prosecution sought to tender it into evidence, and the court admitted it.
The witness also identified payment advice documents containing email instructions allegedly issued by Mr. Adu-Boahene directing withdrawals from BNC Communications Bureau Limited’s account at the UMB Labone Branch.
The documents, together with a series of bank transaction advice forms allegedly signed by Mr. Adu-Boahene for payments and transfers to third parties, were admitted into evidence without objection.
Madam Donkor further re-identified 12 pre-signed cheque books linked to various company accounts associated with the accused persons and tendered them into evidence.
The defence did not object to the tendering of the cheque books, although Mr. Atta-Akyea indicated that the cheques were allegedly stolen from Mr. Adu-Boahene’s office.
During proceedings, the prosecution sought leave to disclose the salary details of the first accused person, but the defence insisted that a formal application should be filed.
The court subsequently directed the State to file a formal application for that purpose.
Under cross-examination led by Mr. Atta-Akyea, the witness confirmed that she made six statements to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) during investigations into the matter.
The statements were tendered by the defence through the witness and admitted into evidence without objection from the prosecution.
The witness told the court that prior to her interrogation at EOCO, she had discussions with lawyers introduced to her by Angela Adjei Boateng, wife of the first accused person.
She alleged that before questioning began, one of the lawyers advised her to answer “No” whenever she did not remember something and indicated that “we should go to court.”
Mr. Atta-Akyea denied personally representing the witness during the EOCO interrogations, prompting an objection from the prosecution, which argued that counsel appeared to be testifying from the Bar.
However, the defence maintained that the objection was misconceived and denied representing the witness directly.
Madam Donkor said Mr. Atta-Akyea later appeared at EOCO during subsequent interrogation sessions together with another lawyer from a different law chambers.
The witness claimed that over time she realised the legal representation she had received was more focused on the interests of Mr. Adu-Boahene than her own interests.
She said she later sought a new lawyer after becoming uncomfortable with the arrangement.
Asked whether there was any portion of her witness statement she wished to amend, Madam Donkor answered in the negative.
The case was adjourned to May 12, 2026, for continuation of proceedings.

2026.5.7 Police declare 30-year-old Prince Krah wanted for double murder in Saki
Saki (near Tema), – The Ghana Police Service has declared 30-year-old Prince Krah wanted in connection with the murder of two persons at Saki, near Tema Golf City, on May 01, 2026, with a GH¢100,000 bounty placed for credible information leading to his arrest.
According to a press release issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer, the victims have been identified as Ebenezer Kwabena Obiri, aged about 45, and Mary Anim, aged about 22.
The couple were found dead in their chamber and hall apartment with multiple machete wounds.
Police investigations revealed that the male victim was last seen in the company of suspect Prince Krah on the night of April 30, 2026.
A warrant for Krah’s arrest was subsequently issued by the Kpone Magistrate Court on May 04, 2026.
The suspect, described as dark in complexion, about 5.7 feet tall and of stout build, was last seen wearing a Lacoste shirt and jeans.
The CID noted that Krah, who was alleged to be a military officer, has since gone into hiding, with intelligence suggesting he may be within the Kakusunanka or Kamina Barracks in Tamale.
The Police have urged the public to assist with information that could lead to his arrest, assuring that any tip-off will be treated with confidentiality.
Members of the public with relevant information are advised to contact the nearest Police station or call 191 or 112.
Meanwhile, the Ghana News Agency (GNA) has observed that a team from the Kpone Katamanso Municipal Environmental Health Department disinfected and mobbed the apartment where the couple were killed.

2026.5.6 Court denies businessmen bail in Gh¢49m gold fraud
Accra, – Two businessmen accused of involvement in a GH¢49,595,816.00 gold fraud have been refused bail by the Accra Circuit Court Nine.
Kenneth Torbizo, 49, and Ernest Kofi Nyatorgbe, 37, pleaded not guilty to conspiring to defraud Mr Kofi Asaah Attakurah under the pretext of supplying 32 kilogrammes of gold.
Police Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer told the Court that Mr Attakurah, the complainant, is Chief Financial Officer of Max Palasco Company, a registered gold purchasing firm in Ghana.
He said Torbizo and Nyatorgbe, operating under Torbiken Enterprise, approached the complainant’s Chief Executive Officer in January 2026 with an offer to sell gold.
Chief Inspector Lawer said the accused persons collected GH¢49,595,816.00 from the Attakurah, promising to supply 32 kilogrammes of gold, but failed to deliver or refund the money.
He said that despite assurances from the accused that the funds were available and would be transferred, they refused or neglected to do so.
A complaint was lodged with the Police, leading to their arrest and subsequent arraignment.
Torbizo and Nyatorgbe have been remanded into Police custody to assist investigations.
The prosecution informed the Court that the case would be referred to the Attorney‑General for advice, given the amount involved.

2026.4.30 A/R: NAiMOS arrests Pentecost elder over illegal mining at Asante Akyem Morso
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAiMOS) has arrested a suspected foreman of an illegal small-scale mining operation at Akyem Morso near Juaso in the Asante Akim South District of the Ashanti Region.
The suspect, identified as David Bobie Peter, is reported to be an Elder of The Church of Pentecost at Konongo.
The arrest follows a targeted enforcement operation conducted along the Kume River across the communities of Morso, Kyekyebiase and Bimma, where NAiMOS operatives uncovered extensive illegal mining activities.
According to NAiMOS, the operation began with a surprise raid on a large galamsey enclave at Kyekyebiase, where several young men were found actively engaged in mining.
The miners fled into nearby bushes upon spotting the task force, abandoning equipment in an attempt to evade arrest.
Although the suspects initially escaped due to their familiarity with the terrain, the task force proceeded to dismantle key mining infrastructure at the site.
Eight Chanfang machines and four wooden gold-washing platforms were destroyed, while several pipe hoses were burnt.
Additionally, twelve water pumping machines were seized as evidence.
A subsequent sweep of the area led operatives to a concealed Sany excavator hidden within a cocoa farm.
The machine had already been partially disabled, but NAIMOS personnel rendered it completely inoperable by removing critical components.
During the operation, David Bobie Peter approached the task force, initially claiming he was visiting his farm.
However, intelligence gathered on-site identified him as a foreman of one of the illegal mining operations in the area.
Upon confrontation, he admitted to overseeing activities at a mining site in Morso and revealed he had been sent by his employer, identified only as “Mr Appiah,” to confirm the presence of the task force.
He further disclosed his role as a church elder, a development authorities say raises serious moral concerns.
The suspect subsequently led the task force to his site, where extensive environmental degradation was observed.
The Kume River was found heavily polluted, with sections diverted to facilitate illegal mining operations.
A second Sany excavator was also discovered and immobilized.
David Bobie Peter has since been handed over to the Konongo District Police for further investigations and prosecution.
The Secretariat also called on local authorities and stakeholders to intensify monitoring efforts to curb environmental destruction.

2026.4.20 Illegal miner in alleged murder case remanded
Toase(Ash) – A 27-year-old illegal miner has been remanded into prison custody by the Toase District Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality for allegedly killing his colleague.
The plea of Benjamin Boakye was not taken, and he is expected to reappear before the court on May 12, 2026, while police await advice from the Attorney General’s Office.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mr Frank Acheampong, prosecuting, told the court presided over by Mr Robert Addo that both the suspect and the deceased, Prince Tagoe, were illegal miners residing at Esuowin in the Amansie West District.
He said in November 2024, the suspect was dismissed from work and suspected the deceased to have been responsible.
According to the prosecution, this led to frequent quarrels between the two, and on December 10, 2024, the suspect confronted the deceased at a chop bar, leading to another altercation.
During the confrontation, the deceased allegedly threatened the suspect with a pair of scissors.
The prosecution said the suspect then took an axe and attacked the deceased, who was rushed to the Esuowin Health Centre but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The suspect fled the community until March 11, 2026, when he was arrested at his hideout in Esuowin.
Following preliminary investigations, he was charged and brought before the court.
Prosecution indicated that investigations into the case were ongoing.

2026.4.16 Ghana rescues 305 West African nationals, including 113 children, in anti-trafficking operation
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — More than 300 West African nationals, including 113 children, have been rescued after an intelligence-led bust by the Ghana Immigration Service on street begging networks in the capital of Accra, the agency said on Thursday.
The operation early Wednesday targeted suspected street begging rings exploiting foreign nationals linked to human trafficking across parts of the Greater Accra Region.
According to a U.S. State Department report in 2024, Ghana does not meet the minimum standards for eliminating human trafficking despite efforts by the government. It is a source, transit and destination country for human trafficking in West Africa.
The country breakdown of the 305 nationals was not provided, but it is said to include 36 boys, 77 girls, 66 women and 126 men.
The agency said the high number of minors highlighted growing concerns over the use of children in organized begging schemes linked to human trafficking, and the operation was carried out to disrupt networks that exploit foreign nationals, particularly women and children, often under coercive arrangements.

2026.3.29 GH₵400k MoMo Probe Reveals Gold Robbery Scheme as Four Suspects Face Court
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that a widely reported case involving an alleged unauthorised withdrawal of GH₵400,000 from a mobile money account is directly linked to a gold robbery and fraud operation currently under investigation, following a probe ordered by Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno.
Investigations by the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) established that the funds form part of proceeds from a fraudulent gold transaction. On December 8, 2025, police received a complaint from Francis Ayaaba of Ejisu, who told investigators he had been lured to a house at Ntoaso near Nsawam under the pretense of a gold deal. He said he paid GH₵500,000 in cash and transferred a further GH₵400,000 via mobile money for the gold, but armed men arrived shortly after the payment and robbed him of the commodity.
Investigators traced the GH₵400,000 mobile money transfer to accounts linked to Derrick Okyere Dapaah, also known as Pablo, a mobile money merchant based in Kumasi. Police established that the funds were subsequently moved through two additional accounts before being withdrawn by Abudu Dauda, who told investigators he acted on the instructions of another individual.
Police obtained court orders to freeze the implicated accounts, reverse the transaction, and retrieve the GH₵400,000 as evidence while the broader investigation continues. Four suspects, William Nene Sakitey Osabotey, Abudu Dauda, Prince Ofori, and Derrick Okyere Dapaah, have been arrested and charged. All four were granted bail and are expected to reappear in court on April 29, 2026. Police say efforts are ongoing to arrest two additional suspects who remain at large.
The IGP had earlier ordered the PPSB probe following public complaints that Kibi-based police officers were implicated in an unauthorised withdrawal from the same mobile money account. Sunday’s police statement clarified the full picture of the case and shifted focus squarely onto the criminal fraud network behind the original robbery.

2026.2.24 Abesim murders: Court slaps Richard Appiah with life sentence for killing 2 boys
Richard Appiah has been sentenced to life imprisonment after a seven-member jury at the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra unanimously found him guilty of murdering two boys in Abesim in the Bono Region.
The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, February 25, 2026, brings to an end a trial that has gripped public attention since the shocking events of August 2021.
Appiah, a former footballer previously associated with Okumapem FC, was convicted on two counts of murder in the deaths of 12-year-old Louis Agyemang Jr. and a 15-year-old Stephen Sarpong.
The case emerged after police conducted a search of Appiah’s residence in Abesim, near Sunyani. Inside a locked room, officers discovered the bodies of the two boys. One body was found in the room, while the other had been concealed in a refrigerator.
The disturbing circumstances surrounding the discovery triggered outrage within the community and across the country.
Medical evidence presented during the trial indicated that one victim died from strangulation, while the other suffered fatal blood loss.
Appiah, who was 28 at the time of the incident, had been on trial since 2022 before Justice Ruby Aryeetey.
Although he admitted responsibility for the deaths, his legal team raised a plea of insanity. The defence argued that he was suffering from schizophrenia at the time and lacked the capacity to understand the nature or consequences of his actions.
The court heard that he underwent psychiatric assessment and was initially declared unfit to stand trial before later being certified fit to continue with proceedings.
Prosecutors, however, insisted the murders were deliberate. They told the court that Appiah hid the bodies, attempted to destroy evidence and joined search efforts, actions they argued showed clear awareness and intent.
The state called five witnesses in support of its case. Appiah testified in his own defence and also called his father as a witness.
Following closing arguments and the judge’s summing up, the jury returned a unanimous verdict of guilty on both counts.
Justice Aryeetey subsequently sentenced Appiah to life imprisonment, citing the seriousness of the offences.
The February 25 ruling draws a line under one of the most disturbing criminal cases in recent years and renews debate about violent crime, mental health evaluations in criminal proceedings and the administration of justice.

2026.2.7 Two remanded over trafficking of Vietnamese woman for prostitution
Accra, Feb.7 – Chen Xia, a manager, has been put before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly trafficking a Vietnamese to Ghana and compelling her to engage in prostitution.
Heis said to havepromisedthe victim a jobin the countryas a singer but failed.
Xia, 37, and his accomplice,LeThiNgoc,currentlyat large,are being held over charges of conspiracy to commit crime to wit human trafficking.
Xia is also being held for allegedly abetting with He Xiao Rei,also known asNana, a bar attendant,to engage in human trafficking.
Chen Xia is facing anadditionalcharge of human trafficking.
The twohave denied the charges preferred against them while the police are ona manhuntfor LeThiNgoc.
The court,presided over byMrsSusanaEduful,has remanded the two accused persons into policecustodypending the final determination of the case.
Itdirected the prosecution to file their disclosures and witnesses’ statements to ensureexpeditioustrial.
The matter has been adjourned to February 18, 2026.
The complainant (name withheld)isa trader and a Vietnamese while Chen Xia, the first accused person,is a Chinese national, LeThiNgoc, the second accused (now atlarge) isVietnamese,and He Xiao Rei, the third accused person,is aChinese.
 On January 20, 2026, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit,theCriminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters received a complaintthat thecomplainant that she recruited by Chen Xia and transported by LeThiNgoc from Vietnam to Ghana under the pretext of securing her a job as a singer at KTV located in Tema,
According to the prosecution, on January 20, 2026, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters received a complaint that the complainant had been recruited by Chen Xia and transported by Le Thi Ngoc from Vietnam to Ghana under the pretext of securing her employment as a singer at a KTV facility in Tema.
Upon arrival, however, she was allegedly confined to a room and forced into prostitution.
Police searches in Tema Community 12 led to the arrest of Chen Xia and He Xiao Rei and the rescue of nine other victims.
Exhibits retrieved from the suspects’ apartment included a Toyota Corolla with registration number GT 6402-23, two blue notebooks and nine pieces of condoms.
The complainant was not found at the apartment. During interrogation, He Xiao Rei reportedly informed police that the complainant had been transferred to Wei Ja Na KTV at Labone, Accra.
He Xiao Rei subsequently led police to the location, where the complainant was rescued from a locked room in an apartment.
Preliminary investigations revealed that He Xiao Rei allegedly acted as a pimp, facilitating the movement of the complainant to various locations in Tema and Accra for prostitution, with proceeds amounting to about GH¢50,000 paid to Chen Xia.
Prosecution said investigations were ongoing.

2026.1.22 Jomoro: Man fatally stabs neighbour who tried to save him from committing suicide
A tragic incident in Takinta, Jomoro Constituency, Western Region, saw a 42-year-old man, Nya Meah, allegedly kill his neighbour, Cosmos Nda, who tried to prevent his suicide. The case highlights rising concerns over mental health and safety in local communities.
A tragic chain of events has left two men dead at Takinta in the Jomoro Constituency of the Western Region, following an incident involving an attempted suicide that turned violent.
According to a report by CrimeCheckNewsGH, a forty-two (42)-year-old man identified as Nya Meah allegedly killed his neighbour, Cosmos Nda, who tried to prevent him from taking his own life.
The report indicated that Nya Meah initially attempted to contact his son by phone to inform him of his intention to commit suicide, but the call was unsuccessful. He later sent a voice note to his son, instructing him not to place his body in the morgue after his death.
After listening to the audio message, the son reportedly rushed out to seek help and went to inform his uncle. On his way, he encountered Cosmos Nda, who also proceeded to Nya Meah’s house.
Upon their arrival, Nya Meah allegedly accused Cosmos Nda of pursuing him on several occasions. The situation quickly escalated when Nya Meah entered his room, emerged with a knife, and began chasing Cosmos.
Reports state that Cosmos fell while attempting to flee, after which Nya Meah allegedly attacked and killed him on the spot.
Following the incident, Nya Meah fled the area, and attempts to locate and arrest him were unsuccessful. However, he later returned to the community unnoticed.
It is alleged that he sneaked into his house, consumed weedicide, and set the building on fire while inside. Neighbours later noticed the fire and rushed to the scene, only to discover that Nya Meah was burning in the house.
The incident has left the community in shock, as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

2026.1.20 Police Arrest Three Gang Leaders in Adabraka Gold Robbery Investigation

Police have arrested three more suspects described as key gang leaders linked to the Adabraka gold robbery, bringing the total number of suspects in custody to seven following months of intelligence led operations and surveillance by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Operations Unit.

The latest arrests were carried out on Monday afternoon, January 19, 2026, in Ashaiman. The suspects have been identified as Nashiru Abubakari, also known as Soldier; Fatao Mohammed, known as Motorway; and a third individual called 50 Cent.

Police sources indicate that the operation represents the culmination of meticulous intelligence gathering, continuous monitoring, and targeted tactical action aimed at dismantling the criminal network responsible for the violent robbery that shocked the nation in November 2024.

With these arrests, the total number of suspects in custody now stands at seven, following the earlier detention of four others connected to the robbery. The Ghana Police Service stated in a release on January 20 that investigations are ongoing to trace and apprehend other accomplices while efforts are underway to recover exhibits linked to the crime.

The suspects are currently in police custody and will be processed for court in line with due process. The arrests represent a significant breakthrough in investigations into the brazen daylight robbery that saw armed men steal 7.5 million cedis from a jewellery shop at Adabraka in Accra.

The Adabraka robbery occurred on November 2, 2024, when a group of armed men stormed the area in broad daylight and attacked a jewellery shop. The assailants targeted a vehicle transporting proceeds from a gold transaction being conveyed to a bank.

Viral videos from the scene showed at least five heavily built men wielding various firearms and firing shots into the air as they loaded stolen items, including bags believed to contain money, into a silver vehicle. Witnesses said the robbers ordered a bystander who had raised his hands in surrender to comply with their demands.

At one point, the suspects were seen scattering some of the money they had seized while continuing to fire warning shots. After loading the stolen items, the robbers sped off while firing additional shots into the air. The incident left at least one person injured after being hit by gunfire from the suspected robbers.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect and his accomplices, who were armed with AK 47 assault rifles, intercepted the victim’s vehicle and fired several shots to scare away members of the public. The brazen nature of the attack, conducted in broad daylight near the busy Adabraka Market area, sparked widespread public concern across Accra.

The first major arrest in the case came on November 20, 2025, when police apprehended Salim Mohammed, also known as Fariwata, at a hospital in Ashaiman where he had gone to seek medical care. The arrest was made through the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police after months of intelligence led investigations.

On January 7, 2026, police arrested two additional suspects identified as Hamza Agerego, also known as Nene Bawku or Lambert, and Alhassan Elliasu, also known as Arab Man. They were picked up from their hideouts at Ashaiman through operations conducted by the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police.

According to police, Hamza Agerego was first arrested and detained at the Katamanso District Police Headquarters in connection with the robbery. Acting on intelligence, a follow up operation was conducted at Ashaiman, leading to the arrest of Alhassan Elliasu at his hideout.

A search of the premises resulted in the recovery of a cache of weapons and other items, including two pump action guns, 43 rounds of AK 47 ammunition, 239 rounds of assorted ammunition, 14 mobile phones, and a quantity of foreign currencies believed to be connected to the robbery or other criminal activities.

On January 15, 2026, police retrieved a Toyota Highlander vehicle believed to have been used in the high profile Adabraka Gold Jewellery Shop robbery. The vehicle was recovered at Ashaiman Lebanon from its owner, suspect Abdul Samid Larry, popularly known as Touch, who was arrested during the operation.

The Toyota Highlander, identified as an exhibit in the Adabraka gold robbery case, has been impounded for further investigations. The suspect is currently in lawful custody and assisting with investigations as efforts intensify to determine his level of involvement and trace other persons linked to the robbery.

Police sources have told media outlets that the latest arrests on January 19 targeted key gang leaders believed to be behind the Adabraka robbery. The three suspects, Nashiru Abubakari, Fatao Mohammed, and the individual known as 50 Cent, are suspected of playing central roles in planning and executing the robbery.

The arrests demonstrate sustained police commitment to investigating the case and bringing all perpetrators to justice despite the months that have elapsed since the November 2024 incident. The recovery of weapons, ammunition, vehicles, and other exhibits strengthens the prosecution’s case as suspects face court proceedings.

In recognition of the investigative work that led to the initial arrests, the Ghana Police Service promoted 35 officers who played key roles in tracking down suspects in the Adabraka gold robbery incident. The promotions acknowledged the professionalism, dedication, and commitment demonstrated by the officers in conducting the complex investigation.

The Adabraka robbery represents one of the most high profile criminal cases in recent years, capturing national attention due to the brazen nature of the attack conducted in broad daylight in a busy commercial area. The thieves’ willingness to use heavy weaponry and fire shots in crowded public spaces raised serious concerns about public safety and security.

For the victims, the theft of 7.5 million cedis represented a devastating financial loss that disrupted business operations and created trauma for those directly affected by the violent attack. The protracted investigation has kept the case in public consciousness as police methodically tracked down suspects across various locations.

The concentration of arrests in Ashaiman suggests the area may have served as a base of operations or hideout location for members of the criminal network. Security analysts note that organized criminal groups often establish presences in densely populated urban areas where anonymity is easier to maintain and movement can be concealed among regular commercial activity.

The recovery of substantial quantities of weapons and ammunition during the arrests raises questions about the suspects’ involvement in other criminal activities beyond the Adabraka robbery. Police have not disclosed whether investigations are examining possible connections to additional armed robberies or other violent crimes.

Legal proceedings against the seven suspects currently in custody will determine their individual roles and culpability in the robbery. Under Ghanaian law, armed robbery carries severe penalties including lengthy prison sentences for those convicted of planning, participating in, or facilitating such crimes.

The use of aliases by all suspects arrested in connection with the case, including Soldier, Motorway, 50 Cent, Fariwata, Touch, Nene Bawku, Lambert, and Arab Man, suggests organized criminal activity with members using street names to conceal their identities and complicate law enforcement efforts to track their activities.

Investigators face the challenge of establishing chains of command within the criminal network, identifying who planned the robbery, who recruited participants, who provided weapons, who conducted surveillance, and who executed the actual attack. Forensic analysis of recovered exhibits including vehicles, weapons, and communications devices will support prosecution efforts.

The Ghana Police Service has assured the public that investigations into the Adabraka Gold Jewellery Shop robbery are ongoing and reiterated its commitment to bringing all persons involved to justice. Additional arrests are expected as police continue tracing accomplices who may have provided support, resources, or safe harbor to the primary suspects.

For the jewellery shop owners and employees who experienced the trauma of the violent robbery, the arrests may provide some measure of closure and justice, though the financial losses and psychological impacts of the attack likely continue affecting them months after the incident.

The case highlights ongoing challenges facing law enforcement in combating armed robbery and organized crime in urban areas. Success in this investigation demonstrates the effectiveness of sustained intelligence gathering, inter agency coordination, and tactical operations when properly resourced and executed.

As the seven suspects await court proceedings and police continue searching for additional accomplices, the Adabraka robbery case serves as a reminder of both the audacity of criminal enterprises and the determination of law enforcement to pursue justice regardless of how long investigations require.