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Why is a former Health Minister facing charges related to COVID-19 vaccine procurement and airport testing services?
Former Health Minister Agyemang Manu will face prosecution over the Sputnik V vaccine deal and dealings with Frontiers Healthcare. Felix Kwakye Ofosu revealed that charges are being prepared following scrutiny of COVID-19 related contracts.

A Tamale farmer's alleged attempt to bribe police raises questions about drug networks in the Northern Region - what.
Lukman Karim was arrested in Tamale for allegedly trying to bribe police with GH¢20,000 after being caught with suspected Indian hemp. The farmer allegedly offered the bribe to avoid arrest after police found two sacks of the substance concealed in soya beans.

Why did a court sentence an Indian national after fake currency was discovered at his workplace in Accra?
Shubham Sharma, an Indian national, was sentenced in Accra for possessing fake currency- GH¢1.9 million and $191,900. Sharma, a former manager, allegedly replaced genuine company cash with the counterfeit notes while his employer was abroad.

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.

A Tamale drug suspect allegedly offered police a hefty bribe - but what will investigators uncover next?
Lukman Karim, a farmer in Diare, was arrested for allegedly trying to bribe Tamale police with GH¢20,000 after being caught with suspected Indian hemp. Police are also seeking Alhaji Moro, who Karim implicated as an accomplice - investigations continue.

Massive irregularities in public claims suggest more than just errors, but what could this mean for those involved?
Inusah Fuseini alleges criminal intent behind GH¢21bn in irregular public claims. An audit revealed duplicated invoices and unsupported documentation. The Finance Ministry has referred the matter to the Attorney-General for possible prosecution - but what will they uncover?

Why is a former Deputy Trade Minister calling an 89.4 million cedi debt claim 'misleading'?
Michael Okeyere Baafi, former Deputy Trade Minister, disputes claims of a fictitious GH¢89.4 million debt linked to the 1D1F initiative. Baafi insists the audit findings are misleading and relate to normal financial transactions within the program's banking arrangements.

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?

Facing new charges, Thomas Partey intends to deny allegations - what does this mean for the Ghanaian footballer's.
Thomas Partey, formerly of Arsenal, intends to plead not guilty to two new rape allegations dating back to December 2020. The charges involve a fourth alleged victim and surfaced after previous charges against Partey were publicized. A hearing is set for April.

Why is a former Health Minister facing prosecution related to vaccine procurement and a healthcare company?
Former Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang Manu will soon be prosecuted, according to Felix Ofosu Kwakye. The charges relate to the Sputnik V vaccine purchase and Frontiers Healthcare Services. The case raises questions about government procurement processes.

Daniel Domelevo highlights a critical weakness in prosecuting financial crimes - what could this mean for justice?
Former Auditor-General Daniel Domelevo has expressed concerns about Ghana's legal framework for prosecuting financial crimes. He cited delays that allow culprits to evade justice - speaking in relation to the 2024 Auditor-General's report. What challenges will this pose?

Is the GH¢21 billion audit exposé a genuine effort, or a calculated move to distract Ghanaians?
Michael Okyere Baafi claims the government is using a GH¢21 billion audit narrative to divert attention from pressing issues. He argues the figures are misrepresented, following Finance Ministry disclosures of GH¢68.7 billion in public claims submitted for audit.

Ex-Auditor-General Domelevo calls for legal changes to speed up corruption cases - but will it make a difference?
Daniel Yao Domelevo is advocating for legal reforms to expedite corruption and financial crime case prosecutions. The former Auditor-General believes the current system causes excessive delays. How might this impact future accountability?

A legal expert is calling for action following the Auditor-General's report - but what exactly does he want?
Martin Kpebu is advocating for the public naming of individuals implicated in the Auditor-General's report, which revealed GH¢8.1 billion in fictitious debt. He insists that those found culpable should be prosecuted.

A former MP says the Auditor-General's report reveals more than just corruption - but what does he want done about it?
Kwame Andy Appiah-Kubi says the GH¢8.1 billion in fictitious debts uncovered in the Auditor-General's report amounts to stealing. He insists those involved must be identified and prosecuted.
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.