Ghana's security agency holding persons in state custody, with responsibilities for their safety and wellbeing.
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The Kaneshie District Court has remanded Bright Aweh and Thomas Ziggah, the two accused persons in the murder case of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah, into prison custody after both men pleaded to remain at the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) holding facility. …
Kaneshie Court remands two accused persons in Immigration Officer murder case into prison custodyThe Ghanaian Times
… The prosecution told the court that although concerns had earlier been raised about the suspects’ access to their families while being held at the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) facility, arrangements had been made for family members to visit them. …
Bright Owusu and Thomas Zigah remanded into prison custody in Immigration officer murder caseJoy Online
… Department of Justice and several Ghanaian agencies, including the Office of the Attorney-General, the Economic and Organised Crime Office, the Ghana Police Service–INTERPOL unit, the Cyber Security Authority, and the National Intelligence Bureau. …
Scam kingpin Van Yeboah jailed 85 months in US prison for stealing $10millionThe Chronicle
… The office credited multiple Ghanaian agencies — including the Attorney General’s Office, the Economic and Organised Crime Office, the Ghana Police Service, the Cyber Security Authority and the National Intelligence Bureau — along with the U.S. …
Prosecutors: Abu Trica Used AI-Generated Video to Defraud Elderly Americans of $8MJoy Online
… The Multimedia Group further alleged that personnel from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), the Ghana Police Service and election officials intervened to rescue the reporter and other civilians from the soldiers. …
Multimedia condemns assault on reporter by soldiers in Nkwanta South, demands probeJoy Online
… The substance was intercepted at Pedu Junction in Cape Coast by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in March 2025, with a street value of approximately $350 million. …
$350m worth of cocaine intercepted at Pedu Junction destroyed, suspects still before court – MuntakaJoy Online
… He commended the prosecution team for its work throughout the trial, expressing appreciation to the State Attorneys and investigators from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) for their efforts. …
Asamoah, Ameyaw-Akumfi ordered to open defence in $2m Sky Train caseJoy Online
… Towards the end of his testimony, Mr Nyarko explained why he had begun referring to some of the listed beneficiaries as “supposed NSPs.” He said he was invited by the National Intelligence Bureau and informed that some names captured in standing orders he prepared were “ghost nam …
I only received processed data – Former NSA Accountant distances himself from hire purchase listJoy Online
… He urged that the National Intelligence Bureau be tasked to conduct thorough vetting to ensure that the prospective appointee has no political party ties that could compromise impartiality in the discharge of duties. …
Conduct thorough background checks on next EC deputy commissioner – Abeiku HayfordJoy Online
… The prosecution ended its case after calling three witnesses — former GIIF Board member Yaw Odame-Darkwa, acting GIIF Board Secretary Kofi Boakye, and National Intelligence Bureau officer Francis Aboagye, who led investigations into the matter. …
Sky Train trial: $2m loss was caused by Covid-19, defence lawyers argueTwo men accused in the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah have been remanded into prison custody by Kaneshie District Court after prosecutors said investigations were ongoing and awaiting additional information from the Cyber Crime Unit. The court adjourned the case for two weeks to allow investigators to obtain outstanding evidence.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Two men accused in the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah have been remanded into prison custody by Kaneshie District Court after prosecutors said investigations were ongoing and awaiting additional information from the Cyber Crime Unit. The court adjourned the case for two weeks to allow investigators to obtain outstanding evidence.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Adabraka District Court has remanded Bright Owusu and Thomas Zigah into prison custody over the alleged killing of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah. The prosecution said investigations are ongoing and requested two more weeks to complete inquiries, including information from the Cyber Crime Unit.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Derrick Van Yeboah, a 41-year-old Ghanaian national and leader of an international criminal syndicate, was sentenced to 85 months in a U.S. federal prison for his role in romance scams and business email compromise schemes that stole more than $100 million from victims.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Federal prosecutors allege Frederick Kumi, a Ghanaian national, used AI-generated video technology to pose as a fictitious woman and defraud elderly American victims of more than $8 million across over 80 cases. Kumi was extradited from Ghana to the United States on July 9 following his arrest in December 2025, and is charged alongside co-defendant Daniel Yussif of Accra.
15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Multimedia Group condemned the alleged assault on its Oti Regional Correspondent by military personnel during curfew enforcement in Nkwanta South on July 11, while the journalist was covering NPP constituency elections. The reporter sustained injuries and was hospitalized; Multimedia called for a thorough investigation into the incident.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak disclosed that cocaine worth over $350 million, seized at Pedu Junction in Cape Coast in March 2025 and hidden in a tipper truck, has been destroyed following a court order. The destruction does not affect the ongoing prosecution of suspects, who remain before court with their next appearance pending a new date.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The High Court has dismissed a submission of no case filed by former GIIF Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah and former GIIF Board Chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi in the "Sky Train" case, involving an alleged US$2 million financial loss to the state over a 2019 payment for an equity stake in an unbuilt rail project. The court has directed the two accused to open their defence and explain why they should not be convicted.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Eric Nyarko, former Head of Accounts at the National Service Authority, testified in court that he neither generated nor approved data used in the ADB-NSA hire purchase scheme, saying the data originated from the Authority's IT consultant and was transmitted under instructions from the accused, Gifty Oware-Aboagye.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Abeiku Hayford, a professional engineer and NDC member, has called for comprehensive security vetting and background checks in the appointment of a new Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission following Dr Bossman Asare's resignation. Hayford emphasized that the successor must be neutral and free from political party ties to maintain the credibility of Ghana's electoral system.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah and former Board Chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi have told the High Court that the alleged $2 million loss in the Sky Train deal was caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, not criminal wrongdoing. They filed a submission of no case after the prosecution closed its case following testimony that the GIIF Board did not approve the project funding.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has announced heightened security and flood prevention measures ahead of the rainy season peak and Homowo Festival, identifying multiple flood-prone areas and directing MMDCEs to intensify sanitation and drainage clearance activities.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has declared heightened operational readiness ahead of peak rains and Homowo festivities, having developed a comprehensive response plan to mitigate flood risks and ensure security after identifying several flood-prone communities and high-risk locations across the region.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney-General has closed its case against Solomon Asamoah and Prof Christopher Ameyaw-Ekumfi, who face charges for allegedly causing financial loss to the state by disbursing $2 million for the Skytrain project without board approval. Defence lawyers have indicated their intention to file a submission of no case application.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney General has closed its case against Solomon Asamoah and Prof Ameyaw Ekumfi, who face charges of causing financial loss to the state over an alleged $2 million Skytrain project disbursement without Board approval. The defence has indicated it will file a no-case submission arguing the prosecution has failed to establish the offences.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has stated that individuals in state custody retain their constitutional right to healthcare, and that once a person is detained, the state assumes full responsibility for that individual's safety and wellbeing, including access to medical treatment. His comments follow concerns raised by lawyers for the New Patriotic Party's Bono Regional Chairman Abronye DC, who claims their client's health condition is deteriorating while in the custody of the National Intelligence Bureau.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper East Regional Minister has directed all final-year male students of Bolgatanga Technical Institute to vacate campus following intelligence suggesting they were planning a violent disturbance. The order was issued as a proactive measure to prevent potential chaos, safeguard lives, and protect public property.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →