A businessman accused of leading illegal mining operations has been granted bail by a High Court in Accra. This follows charges related to alleged kingpin status in galamsey activities.

The suspect met all the bail conditions set by the court. Details of these conditions were not immediately available.

The court's decision allows the businessman to be released while legal proceedings continue. His case relates to illegal small-scale mining operations across the country.

Galamsey has been a significant environmental and security issue in Ghana. Authorities continue efforts to combat the practice.