A Koforidua Circuit Court has ordered that four individuals be kept in custody.
These individuals are accused of engaging in illegal mining activities. The alleged offenses took place in the Eastern Region.
The court made this decision after reviewing information presented by the prosecution.
Further details regarding the specific charges were presented to the court.
The suspects were in court on May 13, 2026.
They are to remain in jail until their next court appearance.
Their case will be heard again next week.
This action follows efforts by authorities to curb illegal mining operations.