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ASHANTI

Woman Jailed for Stealing Over GH¢221,000 in Lotto Sales

A 38-year-old manageress, Akua Darkoah Asamoah, has been sentenced to five years in prison by the Asante Abuakwa Circuit Court for stealing GH¢221,937.75 from lotto sales at the Atwima-Techiman branch of FOE Lotto Limited. Asamoah pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing and was convicted on her own plea.The theft took place between March 22 and June 2, 2024, when Asamoah failed to remit the proceeds from lotto sales received from sub-agents to the head office in Kumasi. A forensic audit revealed that after the winning numbers were drawn, Asamoah forged lotto tickets, falsely indicating winnings to cover up the theft.Asamoah was arrested after the company filed a complaint with the police. She admitted to the theft in her caution statement and is now serving her sentence. The case highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in financial management within […]

Muhammad Saminu April 8, 2025

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Greater Accra

Job Seeker Jailed for Stealing Laptop at Ministry

An unemployed man, Foster Nyarko, has been sentenced to two years in prison for stealing a laptop at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment.Nyarko, 36, had visited the ministry seeking a cleaning job but instead entered an office on the second floor and took an HP laptop worth GH₵24,745. He hid it in his backpack and left the premises.The owner, a lawyer and Director of Policy, Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation at the ministry, later reported the theft. Investigations led to Nyarko’s arrest, and he confessed to selling the laptop in Takoradi.The Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, found him guilty of unlawful entry and theft. He was sentenced to one year for unlawful entry and two years for stealing, with both sentences running concurrently.This was not Nyarko’s first offense—he had earlier been jailed for stealing a mobile […]

Edem 4Style March 8, 2025

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Greater Accra

Painter Caught on CCTV Stealing GH₵1M Cables from Bank of Ghana Site

A painter working on the new Bank of Ghana headquarters at Ridge, Accra, has been remanded in police custody for allegedly stealing copper cables worth GH₵1,035,500. The suspect, Ahmed Mohammed Lawal, was identified through CCTV footage and later arrested.According to prosecutors, Lawal and two accomplices—who are still at large—broke into the Energy Farm section of the construction site on February 16, 2025. Using a scaffold, they gained access and cut several bundles of copper cables before making away with them.Investigations revealed that Lawal sold his share of the stolen items at Kwame Nkrumah Circle, earning GH₵2,000. However, he was unable to assist police in tracking down his accomplices or the buyer.The court, presided over by Mrs. Sedinam Awo Kwadam, has adjourned the case to March 19, 2025, as investigations continue.

Edem 4Style March 6, 2025

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CENTRAL

Kasoa Man Caught Stealing Clothes and Toilet Rolls, Nearly Lynched

A 29-year-old Nigerian man, Joseph Chukumeka, narrowly escaped lynching at Kasoa after being caught stealing designer clothes—hangers included—and toilet rolls from residents' rooms.For weeks, locals had suffered unexplained thefts until Monday when suspicious noises led neighbors to discover Joseph inside a home with no signs of forced entry. It was later revealed that he had been using a master key to access the rooms.As enraged residents descended on him, he pleaded for mercy, blaming his actions on the devil. He was eventually handed over to the police for further investigation.

Edem 4Style February 27, 2025

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Greater Accra

Painter Jailed for Office Laptop Theft.

A 25-year-old painter, Kelvin Boateng, has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing a laptop from an office in La Kojo Sardine, Accra.Boateng was caught after he scaled a fence to enter the office premises on December 31, 2024. He snuck into one of the rooms and took an HP laptop but was spotted by a witness while trying to escape. He fled and hid in an uncompleted building, but the complainant, Mc Dennis Appau, and other witnesses pursued him and retrieved the stolen device.The police arrested Boateng, and during interrogation, he admitted to the crime. He pleaded guilty to unlawful entry and stealing in court, leading to his conviction by Judge Christina Cann. As he was escorted in handcuffs to begin his sentence, Boateng broke down in tears.

Edem 4Style January 31, 2025

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WESTERN

Hunter Sentenced to 24 Months for Stealing Phones and Cash.

An 18-year-old hunter, Frederick Donkor, also known as K2, from Aboso Nsuaem in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality, has been sentenced to 24 months of hard labor by the Tarkwa District Court 2 for unlawful entry and theft. Donkor pleaded guilty to stealing GH¢2,500 in cash, a pair of Jordan sneakers, and three mobile phones—a Samsung Galaxy A21, a Samsung Galaxy 8 Edge, and an iPhone X—totaling GH¢9,700 in value. The theft occurred on December 31, 2024, when Donkor broke into the residence of a 21-year-old cocoa purchasing clerk while he slept. Following his arrest, the police recovered the stolen phones, though one was damaged; however, the cash and sneakers were not retrieved. Presiding Judge Isaac Osei Asare advised Donkor to abandon unproductive behaviors and focus on self-improvement after serving his sentence. 

Edem 4Style January 24, 2025

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General

Thieves Electrocuted While Stealing Streetlights in Nigeria.

In Bayelsa State, Nigeria, two suspected thieves lost their lives while allegedly attempting to steal solar-powered streetlights in the Ogobiri community of Sagbama Local Government Area.The tragic incident occurred near the Niger Delta University's New Site and the Ogobiri roundabout. The thieves had reportedly already brought down four streetlight poles and were trying to dismantle a fifth when it fell onto high-tension wires, electrocuting them on the spot.Theft of streetlights has been a recurring issue in the area, raising concerns about public safety and infrastructure security.

Edem 4Style December 30, 2024

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NORTHERN

Offices in Tamale Ransacked; 12 Suspects Arrested.

The offices of the Social Welfare, Community Development, and Veterinary Services in Tamale have been ransacked, with valuable items, including furniture, equipment, and official documents, looted. The break-in was carried out by individuals who forcefully accessed the premises.Police investigations have led to the arrest of 12 suspects for their alleged involvement in the theft and other infractions. Authorities are working to recover the stolen items, which were intended for public service.This incident highlights the pressing need for enhanced security measures at public offices across the country to prevent such occurrences.

Edem 4Style December 9, 2024

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SAVANNAH

Serial Thief Nabbed After Stealing Toffees in Damongo.

A 24-year-old man, identified as Samson, was caught by community watch volunteers in Damongo, Savannah Region, after breaking into a provision store and stealing toffees. Known for multiple thefts in the area, Samson was finally apprehended when he entered the store through the ceiling. He admitted to the crime, revealing that his accomplice escaped. Samson explained that he stole the toffees because he couldn't find what he originally intended to take. He is now in police custody awaiting further investigation.

Edem 4Style October 5, 2024

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