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Title: Two Hackers Arrested for WhatsApp Fraud Scheme in Ghana: Crime News

Accra, Ghana: Two Individuals Apprehended for WhatsApp Scam

GhanaWeb exclusive: Two individuals have been arrested by Ghanaian security agencies for allegedly using WhatsApp to steal money from a US-based Ghanaian. The suspects, whose identities are yet to be revealed, are currently in police custody, being interrogated over the fraudulent activities.

Crime News: Other Developments

  • A salesgirl was sentenced to prison after being found guilty of stealing GH¢21,787 from a store in Dormaa. The incident happened in December 2020 and was uncovered during a store audit.
  • In an unrelated development, four individuals were granted GH¢800,000 bail for attempting to cross the railway tracks during train operations near Tema on January 17, 2021. Three civilians were involved in the accident.
  • A man in the Ashanti region was arrested for attempting to register twice in the ongoing Limited Voter Registration exercise.

Alleged Ritual Killing in Brong Ahafo Region

  • A farmer in the region allegedly killed his 13-year-old stepdaughter for money rituals with the help of two brothers. The victim was last seen on February 1 and was found lifeless in her family’s garden on February 5.
  • The suspects, her stepfather and his brothers, are currently in police custody.

Cocoa Smuggling Busted in Volta Region

  • Security personnel in the Volta Region intercepted a truck attempting to transport 634 bags of cocoa beans to neighboring Togo.
  • The driver and his accomplice were arrested, and the bags are being held at the regional police headquarters.

Tragic Incident in Upper East Region

  • A tragic incident at Dambai in the Upper East Region claims one life and leaves two others injured.
  • The clash between civilians and the police was sparked during the celebration of the National Farmers’ Day in the town.
  • The deceased was reportedly hit by a stray bullet and later died at the hospital.

Kasoa High Court Delays Judgment for Ritual Murder Suspects

  • The Kasoa High Court has deferred judgment on two teens accused of killing a 16-year-old boy for ritual purposes.
  • The court presided over by Justice Clemence Honyenugah set the new date for judgment to June 24, 2021.
  • The incident occurred in February while the boys were playing football in the community.

State Eyes Fresh Charges for Ablakwa Impersonators

  • The Ghana Police Service is reportedly set to charge a man for impersonating North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on social media platforms.
  • The suspect, known as Hannah Banana, is also being investigated for threatening and extorting money from individuals while masquerading as Mr. Ablakwa.