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Two Soldiers Arrested Over Alleged Extortion at Mining Site

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Two Soldiers Arrested Over Alleged Extortion at Mining Site

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed the arrest of two of its personnel in connection with an alleged extortion incident at LongShine Mining Company Limited in Prestea-Obouhu, Western Region. According to a statement issued by the Acting Director General of Public Relations, Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, the alleged incident occurred on Sunday, September 28, 2025, and involved two soldiers working in collaboration with civilian accomplices. The GAF noted that it is working closely with the Ghana Police Service to investigate the matter thoroughly. “If found culpable, the personnel will face the law as any citizen of Ghana,” the statement emphasized. The Armed Forces further assured the public of its commitment to discipline, professionalism, and accountability. “The Ghana Arm...

Police Arrest Two Suspects for Robbery and Extortion at Wangarakrom

The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals in connection with a robbery and extortion incident at Wangarakrom, near Tarkwa in the Western Region. The suspects, identified as Kwame Mumuni and Awal Benjamin, were apprehended on March 31, 2025. During the arrest, police retrieved several exhibits, including a red unregistered Suzuki motorbike, military camouflage tops, three pairs of boots, a torchlight, a black face mask, and an amount of GHC 645.00 in cash. The suspects are currently in police custody and will be arraigned before the court to face justice. The police have assured the public of their commitment to maintaining law and order while urging citizens to provide any information that may assist in crime prevention efforts.

GTA CEO addresses viral video of alleged extortion by local tour guide

Mrs Maame Efua Sekyi-Aidoo Houadjeto, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has recommended that local tour guides conduct themselves professionally when dealing with tourists so as not to tarnish the country's image. Her assertion comes after Wode Maya, a famous Ghanaian tourism ambassador shared a video online of a local tour guide allegedly extorting money from a tourist in Jamestown, Accra. Mrs Houadjeto paid a visit to the tourist area in JamesTown on Sunday, March 9, 2025 to ascertain the truth about the bizarre situation as she engaged Mr Daniel Addo, a.k.a Toucher, the tour guide seen in the viral video. The GTA boss stressed the importance of training local guides so that they can engage tourists in a suitable manner, devoid of any unprofessional ...