Latest Ghana crime news

The Aburi Presbyterian Old Women's Association demands justice and reforms over alleged sexual abuse of female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School.

Residents of Aboso report alleged goat thefts with suspected thieves drugging animals before stealing them.

NACOC has engaged Ivorian authorities to strengthen partnership and fight illicit drug trafficking along the Elubo border.

An unemployed man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to rob a mobile money vendor.

Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Apaak warns education directors against shielding teachers and headteachers accused of sexual abuse.

A law professor has challenged GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi's remarks on unlicensed small-scale mining, saying it amounts to an instruction to break the law.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested over the alleged rape and killing of an 11-year-old girl in Gomoa East in the Central Region.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of a two-year-old boy in the Hohoe Municipality in the Volta Region.

Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka says a senior airport security officer allegedly helped a drug trafficker bypass security screening at Ghana's airport.

Three accused persons have appeared in court in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of a 33-year-old mobile phone dealer in Accra.

A 19-year-old woman has been remanded in police custody over the alleged stabbing death of her 33-year-old boyfriend at Ofankor Barrier in Accra.

A fatal collision between a Toyota Tacoma and a motorbike in the Eastern Region has resulted in one death and one injury.

A man in his 30s has died following an electrocution incident at a Northern Electricity Distribution Company substation in Tamale.

The National Road Safety Authority is engaging stakeholders to address the illegal occupation of pavements by traders, which contributes to pedestrian fatalities.

The Municipal Chief Executive for Kpando has met with commercial motorcycle riders to discuss a new digital traffic enforcement system launching in November.

The Attorney-General has recommended that former Adenta MP Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore be charged with stealing following an investigation into a dispute with a businessman.

A Tamale High Court has convicted four individuals, including a former Northern Development Authority CEO, for procurement breaches related to the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme.

The Chief Justice has ordered the transfer of a chieftaincy dispute case from Nalerigu to Tamale following security concerns raised by defendants.

A motor rider has been allegedly stabbed to death in the Ketu South Municipality, with police currently searching for a suspect.

A former Northern Development Authority boss, two deputies, and a private contractor have been convicted by the High Court in Tamale.

The Narcotics Control Commission has arrested four additional suspects, including a Lebanese national, in connection with a major narcotics shipment seized in France.

A 20-year-old man suspected of armed robbery has died after being arrested by a neighborhood watch committee and handed over to the police.

The Attorney-General has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court to challenge a Court of Appeal ruling that stayed the criminal trial of Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba.

The Attorney-General has filed an appeal against a Court of Appeal decision that stayed the trial of former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni.

The Criminal Investigations Department has issued a warning regarding criminal groups allegedly using the name of the direct-selling company QNET to deceive and exploit Ghanaians.

A dispute over farmland in Kumdi has reportedly resulted in one death following an exchange of gunfire.

The Criminal Investigations Department has warned that individuals from various professional backgrounds, including law enforcement and graduates, are being targeted by human trafficking networks.

A dispute over farmland in the Kpandai District has resulted in one death following a violent confrontation between two communities.

An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to two individuals accused of making conflicting grants of the same parcel of land.

The High Court in Dambai has issued an interlocutory injunction halting the upcoming National Democratic Congress constituency elections in Nkwanta North.

A Ghanaian national and another suspect have been arrested in the United States for their alleged involvement in an email fraud scheme targeting a church.

The Attorney-General has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court to challenge a decision by the Court of Appeal to stay the criminal trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba.

Nigerian police have rescued eleven Ghanaian nationals who were allegedly held against their will in Sagamu after being promised travel opportunities.

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 38-year-old driver into police custody for allegedly offering 70 tablets of suspected unregistered medication for sale.

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat is set to begin a new forest protection initiative at the Atiwa Forest Reserve to combat illegal mining.

The Cyber Security Authority and NITA have issued a seven-day directive for government institutions to patch critical server vulnerabilities.

The High Court has denied an application by former National Petroleum Authority CEO Mustapha Hamid to travel outside Ghana while he faces trial for alleged extortion.

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has destroyed nearly 2,000 pieces of mining equipment during recent anti-galamsey operations.

The Court of Appeal in Kumasi has dismissed an application by Kwame Baffoe to stay proceedings in a defamation suit filed by Samson Lardy Anyenini.

Eleven Ghanaians were rescued by Nigerian police after being held against their will following an alleged visa fraud scheme.

The Food and Drugs Authority has closed a second factory belonging to the manufacturers of Arcan Bitters following reports of unauthorized production.

A scientific review has identified high levels of toxic metals in vegetables cultivated in areas affected by illegal mining.

An Adenta Circuit Court has granted bail to a 23-year-old student accused of stealing GH¢1.5 million from Bishop Daniel Obinim.

A 19-year-old woman has been remanded into police custody following the death of her 33-year-old partner after a stabbing incident in Ofankor.

A 19-year-old woman has been remanded into police custody following the death of her 33-year-old boyfriend in Okaikwei.

The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission has revealed that drug traffickers are using advanced tactics to bypass security at Ghana's ports.

A joint military and police task force destroyed 92 illegal mining machines and arrested three suspected galamseyers during a four-day operation on the Tano River in the Western North Region.

The Food and Drugs Authority has ordered a nationwide recall of Franko Herbal Mixture after laboratory tests revealed the presence of undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients.

Firefighters were pelted with stones by residents at High Tension in Kasoa after a fire destroyed 15 shops.

The Federation of Ghana Medical Students’ Associations has filed a lawsuit against the Medical and Dental Council to halt the implementation of a new registration examination.

The Food and Drugs Authority has closed an unlicensed manufacturing site in Senfi following reports of unhygienic operations and the production of unsafe bitters.

Two Ghana Immigration Service officers have been ordered to refund unearned salaries by November 7, 2026, following a Public Accounts Committee hearing.

The Minister for the Interior has disclosed that a senior airport security officer allegedly facilitated drug trafficking by bypassing mandatory screening procedures.

Three suspects have been remanded into custody following their appearance at the Teshie-Nungua District Court regarding the death of a phone dealer.

The Electricity Company of Ghana is set to conduct a nationwide audit of meters and wiring to identify electricity theft and improve billing accuracy.

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has withdrawn his defamation lawsuit against NEIP CEO Eric Adjei following a consensus between the parties.

The High Court in Accra has adjourned the trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul Wahab and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, until November 19.

An investigative committee has cleared the Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster of allegations that he buried a foetus on school grounds.

A fetish priest has been arrested in the Oti Region over the alleged murder of a contractor.

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has requested an impartial probe into a reported assault at the Mediterranean Shipping Company office.

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH¢200 million allocation aimed at reclaiming lands devastated by illegal mining activities.

The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has closed down three herbal medicine shops in Cape Coast for operating with expired licences.

A nationwide survey by the National Insurance Commission (NIC) reveals that market traders in Ghana are willing to pay an average of GH¢25 weekly for insurance, with fire identified as the primary risk to informal businesses.

Construction activities on the Jinijini-Sampa Road Project have been hampered by the theft of essential materials, according to Rango Construction Limited.

Professor Stephen Adei has called for responsible small-scale mining practices in Ghana, emphasizing that gold production should not lead to environmental damage and poisoned water bodies.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly cultivating cannabis at Mangoase in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region.

TRIBE Culture Fest and its CEO have denied allegations of fraudulently receiving US$611,000 from individuals seeking visas for the 2026 World Cup.

The Ashaiman District Police Command has demolished structures identified as suspected criminal hideouts at Fitter-Line.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested in the Volta Region with firearms and a substance suspected to be Indian hemp following a death threat complaint.

The government spent GH¢49.72 million to evacuate 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks.

Two men have been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment each with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for robbery.

Contrary to a prevailing notion, misdemeanours in Ghana can indeed attract custodial sentences, including up to 25 years imprisonment, according to legal statutes.

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that soldiers will continue to be stationed in nine forest reserves that have been cleared of illegal mining activities.

The Volta North Regional Police Command has apprehended two individuals in separate operations concerning alleged illegal firearms and cannabis possession.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested 41 individuals during an intelligence-led operation in Accra.

Police in the Volta Region have arrested a 31-year-old man, Vincent Lotsu, for allegedly cultivating and possessing narcotics suspected to be Indian hemp.

Marine Police have arrested a 31-year-old man, Vincent Lotsu, for allegedly cultivating and possessing suspected cannabis in the Volta Region.

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has started a two-day working tour of the Volta Region.

The government has introduced the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) to provide a legal framework for small-scale miners in the Western Region.

The University of Ghana has issued a warning to its community and the public regarding a fraudulent notice circulating on social media.