Also known as: Circuit Court 2, Accra · Accra Circuit Court 1
Ghanaian court handling criminal cases including fraud, drug offenses, and robbery charges in Accra.
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The Chronicle
A 35-year-old automobile dealer, Bismark Annor, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢30,000 by an Accra Circuit Court over an alleged GH¢130,000 fraud involving a Toyota RAV4 vehicle. …
Car Dealer Granted GH¢30,000 Bail Over Alleged GH¢130,000 RAV4 FraudJoy Online
… In a separate Ghanaian case, an Accra Circuit Court acquitted him in September 2023, finding dishonest appropriation had not been established. …
Go Church Belgium documentary: What viewers were not told about two former Lighthouse bishopsJoy Online
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 38-year-old driver into police custody for allegedly offering 70 tablets of suspected unregistered Royal Tapentadol 250 mg for sale. …
Driver remanded over alleged unregistered drugsJoy Online
An Accra Circuit Court has granted two persons accused of making conflicting grants of the same parcel of land bail of GH¢2 million each. …
Court grants bail to two in multiple land grant caseJoy Online
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 38-year-old driver into police custody for allegedly offering 70 tablets of suspected unregistered Royal Tapentadol 250 mg for sale. …
Lapaz driver remanded over alleged sale of 70 suspected unregistered drug tabletsThe Chronicle
… In another development, the Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 23-year-old dispatch rider, Randy Ashong, alias Pepe, into police custody over his alleged involvement in a series of robberies targeting residents in parts of the Greater Accra Region. …
Businessman granted GH¢400,000 bail over alleged GH¢380,000 fraudThe Chronicle
The Accra Circuit Court has granted GH¢100,000 bail to a 59-year-old block layer, Razak Suleman, who is accused of unlawfully possessing quantities of dried plant material suspected to be narcotic drugs. …
Man, 59, Granted Bail In Suspected Narcotics CaseDaily Guide
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded two men in police custody over an alleged GH¢800,000 fraud involving a Ghanaian resident in the United States. …
Journalist, Another Caged Over GH¢800k ‘Fraud’Joy Online
A 44-year-old businessman has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court on charges of allegedly defrauding a businesswoman of GH¢480,000. …
Businessman dragged to court over GH¢480,000 fraudJoy Online
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded two men into police custody over an alleged GH¢800,000 fraud involving a Ghanaian resident in the United States. …
Media worker, journalist remanded over alleged GH¢800k fraudA 35-year-old automobile dealer has been granted GH¢30,000 bail by an Accra Circuit Court over an alleged GH¢130,000 fraud, accused of falsely promising to import a Toyota RAV4 for a teacher within three months and then going into hiding after the deadline elapsed.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
A 35-year-old automobile dealer has been granted GH¢30,000 bail by an Accra Circuit Court over an alleged GH¢130,000 fraud, accused of falsely promising to import a Toyota RAV4 for a teacher within three months and then going into hiding after the deadline elapsed.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Joy Online examines the credibility of two former Lighthouse bishops—Emmanuel Oko Mensah and Lawrence Odonkor—who criticised Dag Heward-Mills and Lighthouse Chapel International in a Belgian documentary, noting their earlier public statements of gratitude and suggesting viewers should consider their background before reaching conclusions.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 38-year-old driver into police custody for allegedly offering 70 tablets of suspected unregistered Royal Tapentadol 250 mg for sale. He was arrested during an operation by IGP Special Operations officers at Nii Bio Town Junction and is expected to reappear on November 3, 2026.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court admitted two men to bail on charges of making conflicting grants of the same parcel of land; the accused allegedly sold 1,009 acres to one buyer while another man, who had acquired 628.12 acres in 2010, also claimed ownership.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 38-year-old Lapaz driver into police custody after he was arrested during an October 15 operation at Nii Bio Town Junction with 70 tablets of suspected unregistered Royal Tapentadol 250 mg. He has been charged with offering unregistered drugs for sale and is expected to reappear on November 3, 2026.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Rizk, a 46-year-old Managing Director of SO-Company Ltd, has been granted bail by Circuit Court 6 in Accra over allegations that he defrauded a businessman of GH¢380,000 by obtaining payment under false pretences for the supply of seasoning cubes that were never delivered, and subsequently issued a dishonoured cheque. The case has been adjourned to October 15, 2026.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Accra Circuit Court granted GH¢100,000 bail to Razak Suleman, a 59-year-old block layer accused of unlawfully possessing quantities of dried plant material suspected to be narcotic drugs. Suleman was arrested on October 3, 2026, at Weija following a tip-off, and a search of his premises yielded 48 wraps of suspected narcotic drugs; his case was adjourned to November 10, 2026, for his plea to be taken.
12 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded media worker Bilyaminu Ibrahim and journalist Mohammed Musah in police custody over an alleged GH¢800,000 fraud involving a Ghanaian resident in the United States. The prosecution alleges they posed as a spiritualist and accomplice, collecting money from the victim under false pretences claiming it was needed for spiritual sacrifices and rituals.
9 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
A 44-year-old man has appeared in Accra Circuit Court charged with defrauding a businesswoman of GH¢480,000 by falsely claiming he had secured a distribution contract with BEL-AQUA Company and needed funds to execute it. He pleaded not guilty and was admitted to bail of GH¢500,000 with two sureties.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court remanded media worker Bilyaminu Ibrahim and journalist Mohammed Musah into police custody over an alleged GH¢800,000 fraud. The men are accused of collecting the money from a Ghanaian US resident under the pretext of resolving spiritual attacks through sacrifices and Quran recitals.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The trial of Augustine Okechuku Maazi, charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and attempted robbery in connection with an alleged Labone robbery syndicate, has been adjourned to October 22, 2026, after the prosecution indicated it needs to file additional witness statements. The defence sought bail for Maazi, who has pleaded not guilty to eight counts, but the court directed any formal bail application be filed at the next hearing.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 51-year-old managing director, Emmanuel Ahadzie, into police custody for allegedly conspiring with two others to defraud his employer of $1 million by collecting money under the pretext of supplying six heavy-duty Sino trucks but failing to do so.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Circuit Court sentenced Francis Figah Agbey, 39, to 48 months' imprisonment with hard labour for defrauding a businesswoman of GH¢44,800 by taking payment for seven tonnes of iron rods he failed to deliver. The court considered his jump bail and absconding in November 2025 as an aggravating factor, despite his status as a first-time offender.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's police have arrested 15 suspects across separate intelligence-led operations, including five gun traders, suspects linked to highway robbery on the Accra-Kumasi road, and three over armed robberies in Buipe, Tamale and Mion. Eight AK-47 rifles were retrieved during the operations.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded carpenter Gabriel Abotsi Ahor, 29, and concrete mixer Benjamin Essel, 32, accused of engaging in land guard activities and unlawfully demolishing a building and fence wall in East Legon. The court rejected a bail application; the accused are to reappear on September 23, 2026, while three alleged accomplices remain at large.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police have arrested multiple suspects in connection with armed robberies in Buipe, Tamale and Mion, a highway robbery on the Accra-Kumasi road, and illegal firearms trading, recovering weapons and other exhibits following coordinated intelligence-led operations. The Northern Regional Police arrested three suspects allegedly operating with AK-47 assault rifles and a pump-action gun, reportedly responsible for the robbery and murder of a mobile money vendor at Fofulso earlier in 2026.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A travel and tour agent has been remanded into custody for allegedly collecting GH¢107,000 from a civil servant and relatives under the pretext of securing their recruitment into Ghana's security services, including the Ghana Armed Forces, Police Service, Immigration Service, and Revenue Authority. He has been charged with fraud by false pretences and pleaded not guilty.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail of GH¢150,000 to Saif Ahamad, Managing Director of Ali PVT Ghana Limited, who is accused of issuing five dud cheques valued at GH¢600,000. Ahamad denied the charges and was ordered to deposit his passport with the court and report weekly to the police investigator; the case has been adjourned to October 20, 2026.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kweku Osei Korankye Asiedu, a marketer and NPP communicator, has been granted bail of GH¢100,000 on charges of threatening staff of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) with death, offensive conduct, and publication of false information. He pleaded not guilty and was ordered to deposit his passport and Ghana Card at court, with the case adjourned to November 3, 2026.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ibrahim Kailani Kpa, a TikTok and Facebook influencer known as "Powder Guy", has denied charges of defrauding seven persons of $32,000 by claiming to secure visas to Nicaragua, Canada and the United States. An Accra Circuit Court admitted him to bail of GH¢400,000 with three sureties while investigations continue.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Circuit Court granted viral Black Stars supporter Kailani Ibrahim Kpa, known as "Powder Man," GH¢400,000 bail in connection with alleged visa fraud. He is accused of collecting more than US$30,000 from over 13 people after promising to facilitate their travel to Canada, the United States, and Nicaragua, with the arrangements allegedly failing to materialise.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kailani Ibrahim Kpa, known as "Powder Man," a viral Black Stars fan from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has been arrested by Ghana Police for allegedly collecting thousands of US dollars from individuals with promises of travel to Canada, Nicaragua, and the USA, but failing to deliver. He was arrested on August 24, 2026, and is expected to be arraigned before the Accra Circuit Court on August 26, 2026.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
A 22-year-old fisherman, Godwin Tetteh, has been jailed for three months after stabbing a driver during a dispute at traditional rites in Teshie, Accra. He pleaded guilty to causing harm and was convicted and sentenced by an Accra Circuit Court.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 49-year-old unemployed man into custody over an alleged attempted robbery at a GCB Bank branch at Labone. He has pleaded not guilty to eight counts including conspiracy to commit robbery and attempted robbery, and police investigations have linked him and five other suspects to alleged robberies between May and August 13, 2026, in Tema, Spintex, Labone, Togo and Côte d'Ivoire.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced 32-year-old Emmanuel Akpatsa to 15 years' imprisonment after he was convicted of unlawful entry and attempting to rob his former employer. Akpatsa entered his former employer's house armed with a kitchen knife and demanded a motorbike but was overpowered by people at the residence.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has granted Thomas Dorkenu, a 60-year-old retired Fire Officer, GH¢350,000 bail over allegations that he collected GH¢303,200 from 60 applicants on the pretext of securing their enlistment into the Ghana National Fire Service through protocol allocation. He pleaded not guilty to charges of defrauding by false pretences and the case was adjourned to September 24, 2026.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded Gilano Jorgino Holwin, Alhaji Iddrisu Haruna, and John Mensah Sarbah into lawful custody after rejecting bail applications in connection with the alleged concealment of 869 slabs of suspected cocaine in bags of gari and cassava powder in Tema. All three have pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit unlawful control of narcotic drugs and related offences.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has for the second time remanded online pastor Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, 35, into police custody over alleged romance scams involving seven complainants. His wife, Sally Akosua Amoasah, a chartered accountant, was granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties; both face conspiracy and fraud charges which they have denied.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 32-year-old man has appeared in an Accra Circuit Court accused of defrauding a businessman of GH¢1,860,000 by posing as a bank official and promising to secure a GH¢3 million loan facility. The accused allegedly collected the money through mobile money payments over several months before blocking communication with the complainant and going into hiding.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court remanded a 60-year-old retired fire officer into custody after he allegedly defrauded 60 prospective recruits of GH¢303,200 by falsely claiming he could secure enlistment into the Ghana National Fire Service through protocol arrangements. The defendant is charged with defrauding by false pretences; the case was adjourned to August 12, 2026.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →