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12 Nigerians Arrested Over Alleged Cyber Fraud, Human Trafficking
Summary
A joint security operation leads to arrests, but what illicit activities were they allegedly involved in?
Twelve Nigerian nationals have been arrested in Ghana for alleged cyber fraud and human trafficking after a joint security operation. The operation, which took place on March 12, 2026, also seeks six other suspects. Authorities are investigating the extent of the crimes.
Politics
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CSA reports rise in cyber incidents as over 23,000 enquiries recorded
Summary
Cybersecurity incidents are on the rise in Ghana - but what are the biggest threats facing young people?
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) reported over 23,000 public inquiries in 2025, including 4,604 confirmed cyber incidents. Mr. Agbeti of the CSA revealed this during a cybersecurity competition for senior high schools.
Politics
2 min read
Domelevo calls for interdiction of officials implicated in GH¢68bn audit report
Summary
Why is Domelevo calling for immediate interdictions related to the GH¢68bn audit report?
Daniel Domelevo is advocating for the interdiction of officials implicated in a GH¢68bn audit report. He argues this action would signal zero tolerance for misconduct. The report cites GH¢8.
Politics
2 min read
Manager jailed five years for possessing fake currency
Summary
An Accra court has handed down a sentence for currency fraud, but the details of the case are quite shocking...
Shubham Sharma, a manager, has been sentenced to imprisonment for possessing fake currency - specifically GH¢1,976,000 in fake GH¢200 notes and US$191,900 in counterfeit US$100 notes. The court also directed his deportation after serving his sentence, but what led to this?
Politics
2 min read
Special Audit: If a minister authorised payment for a claim that didn't exist, hold them to account - Domelevo
Summary
Why is the former Auditor-General calling for swift action against public officials?
Daniel Domelevo is advocating for sanctions against officials involved in fraudulent payments. He says those who approve payments for claims that don't exist should be held responsible. This call comes amid ongoing concerns about financial irregularities in government.
Politics
1 min read
Politics
Ghanaian National Pleads Guilty To Stealing More Than $10 Million Via Romance Scams
Summary
A Ghanaian man's guilty plea in the US reveals the dark side of online romance - how far-reaching was this fraud?
Derrick Van Yeboah, a Ghanaian national, admitted guilt in a US court for his role in romance scams, defrauding victims of over $10 million. The scams, part of a larger international scheme, targeted vulnerable individuals. Yeboah faces sentencing in 2026.
Politics
3 min read