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Ghanaian National “Abu Trica” Extradited to US Over Romance Fraud Scheme That Targeted Elderly Americans

Frederick Kumi, alleged leader of a transnational fraud network, faces wire fraud and money laundering charges in Ohio after being extradited from Ghana

July 14, 2026

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Dutch Court Reportedly Clears Way for Ghana MP’s Extradition to United States to Face Wire Fraud Charges

A court in Amsterdam has ruled that Ohene Kwame Frimpong, a Ghanaian independent legislator, can be transferred to face a five-count federal indictment — six weeks after his dramatic arrest aboard a KLM flight

June 26, 2026

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Uncomfortable Truth: Does Ghana Have a Child Sexual Abuse Problem?

Defilement cases are rising, prosecutions remain sluggish, and a promised sex offender registry has been stuck "on the drawing board" for six years

June 22, 2026

4 mins read

Manhunt for Arabic Teacher Highlights Wider Pattern of Child Abuse by Trusted Authority Figures in Ghana

Police hunt for tutor accused of sodomising two minors at a Sekondi mosque arrives weeks after a nationwide study found defilement is Ghana's most common offence against children

June 16, 2026

4 mins read

Ghanaian MP Arrested in Netherlands Might Soon Face Extradition To The US for Alleged Financial Crimes

The independent MP who was arrested while at an airport in the Netherlands could soon be extradicted to the US based on a treaty between the two countries

May 30, 2026

3 mins read

Ghana Moves to Replace Prison Sentences With Community Service for Minor Offences

Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee has endorsed a landmark bill that would give courts the power to send convicted misdemeanants to community work rather than jail — a reform decade in the making

May 28, 2026

4 mins read

A Scottish Woman Married a Ghanaian Prophet in 2014. Six Months Later, She Was Found Dead In A Hotel Bathtub

A BBC investigation into the death of Charmain Speirs has exposed critical gaps in the Ghanaian police inquiry — and a pattern of alleged abuse by her husband, Prophet Eric Adusah

May 23, 2026

5 mins read

For Many, SoAfrican Was A Popular Ghanaian Influencer. His Arrests Reveal He Is An Alleged Sexual Predator

The popular Ghanaian influencer was arrested and arraigned before court after complaints from victims about a secret telegram channel

May 13, 2026

2 mins read

A Former Ghanaian Parliamentary Candidate Is Facing Charges of Attempted Homicide in the US

Valentino Nii Noi Nortey is being charged for attempted homicide in the US after reportedly stabbing his wife

January 20, 2026

1 min read

A Teen Footballer Died Due To Alleged Sexual Abuses By His Coach. Activists Are Pushing For Justice

In March 2025, a mother narrated how her teen son passed away from complications due to sexual abuses by his football coach. For months, no arrests were made

November 7, 2025

3 mins read

Ghanaian National “Abu Trica” Extradited to US Over Romance Fraud Scheme That Targeted Elderly Americans

Dutch Court Reportedly Clears Way for Ghana MP’s Extradition to United States to Face Wire Fraud Charges

Uncomfortable Truth: Does Ghana Have a Child Sexual Abuse Problem?

Manhunt for Arabic Teacher Highlights Wider Pattern of Child Abuse by Trusted Authority Figures in Ghana

Ghanaian MP Arrested in Netherlands Might Soon Face Extradition To The US for Alleged Financial Crimes

Ghana Moves to Replace Prison Sentences With Community Service for Minor Offences

A Scottish Woman Married a Ghanaian Prophet in 2014. Six Months Later, She Was Found Dead In A Hotel Bathtub

For Many, SoAfrican Was A Popular Ghanaian Influencer. His Arrests Reveal He Is An Alleged Sexual Predator

A Former Ghanaian Parliamentary Candidate Is Facing Charges of Attempted Homicide in the US

A Teen Footballer Died Due To Alleged Sexual Abuses By His Coach. Activists Are Pushing For Justice

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