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6/12/2025, 11:54:46 AM

*BoG warns of unlicensed YellowPay and HanyPay* The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a strong warning to the public, advising against engaging with two digital financial service providers—YellowPay and HanyPay—due to their operation without the requisite licenses and regulatory approval in Ghana. In a public notice dated June 10, 2025, the BoG flagged YellowPay, a product of Yellow Card Financial Inc., for falsely promoting itself as a provider of digital payment services, cryptocurrency trading, and cross-border remittance solutions, despite lacking authorization to operate within Ghana. https://dennislawnews.com/article/bog-warns-of-unlicensed-digital-financial-service-providers-yellowpay-and-hanypay

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Dennislaw News
6/12/2025, 11:54:27 AM

*Lawyers seek variation of bail conditions for accused in Accra Sky Train case* The legal representatives of Solomon Asamoah, the former CEO of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), and Professor Christopher Ameyaw Ekumfi, the former Board Chair, have requested a modification of the bail conditions set for their clients. Asamoah and Ekumfi face multiple charges, including willfully causing financial loss to the state and intentionally mismanaging public funds in connection with the $2 million Accra Sky Train project, which ultimately failed to materialize. Both accused persons have pleaded not guilty to the charges. https://dennislawnews.com/article/lawyers-seek-variation-of-bail-conditions-for-accused-in-accra-sky-train-case

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6/12/2025, 11:57:09 AM

*U.S. Justice Department revises foreign bribery enforcement approach* The U.S. Justice Department is set to relaunch enforcement of the longstanding law against foreign bribery, but with a more focused strategy aimed at reducing the burden on U.S. businesses, according to a memo and statements by senior officials. In a detailed memo, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche outlined that the new approach will concentrate on misconduct that undermines U.S. companies’ ability to compete with foreign rivals, involves critical infrastructure, and is linked to cartel operations or transnational criminal organizations. https://dennislawnews.com/article/u-s--justice-department-revises-foreign-bribery-enforcement-approach-t

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Dennislaw News
6/12/2025, 11:55:53 AM

*UK lawyers urged to desist misuse of AI after fake case citations* The High Court has issued a stern warning to senior lawyers, urging them to take immediate action to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in legal practice, after multiple cases were marred by fake case-law citations. These citations, either entirely fictitious or containing fabricated passages, were believed to have been generated by AI systems, raising serious concerns over their potential impact on the justice system. https://dennislawnews.com/article/uk-lawyers-urged-to-desist-misuse-of-ai-after-fake-case-citations

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Dennislaw News
6/12/2025, 11:53:44 AM

*Tragic shooting incident in Yeji: Popular TikToker arrested for killing girlfriend* In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 20-year-old woman, Philipa Frimpong, widely recognized as Yaa Baby, lost her life after being shot by her boyfriend in Vutedeke, a locality in Yeji, within the Pru East District of the Bono East Region. The fatal shooting occurred late in the afternoon on Tuesday, June 10, sending shockwaves through the community. https://dennislawnews.com/article/tragic-shooting-incident-in-yeji--popular-tiktoker-arrested-for-killing-girlfriend

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Dennislaw News
6/12/2025, 11:56:09 AM

*Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah rejects calls for Lifestyle Audit Law* Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, has firmly opposed the proposal for a new law to introduce lifestyle audits, arguing that Ghana’s existing legal and institutional structures are already equipped to tackle corruption effectively. His comments come after Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, revealed plans to introduce legislation formalizing lifestyle audits as a tool in Ghana's fight against corruption. https://dennislawnews.com/article/nana-agyei-baffour-awuah-rejects-calls-for-new-lifestyle-audit-law--advocates-strengthening-existing-frameworks

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Dennislaw News
6/12/2025, 11:57:40 AM

*ORAL to prioritize plea bargaining to recover stolen wealth-Deputy AG* Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Justice Srem Sai, has confidently stated that the country’s long-standing issues with recovering stolen state funds are nearing an end, thanks to recent changes in the legal landscape. Speaking on JoyNews, Dr. Srem Sai addressed concerns over the government’s new initiative, Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), assuring Ghanaians that this time the recovery process will be different from past efforts. https://dennislawnews.com/article/oral-to-prioritize-plea-bargaining-to-recover-stolen-wealth-deputy-ag

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6/12/2025, 11:57:21 AM

*19-year-old Adams Hamidu sentenced 20 years for robbery in Upper West* The Upper West Regional Police Command has successfully secured a conviction against 19-year-old Adams Hamidu, also known as Gyida, who has been sentenced to 20 years in prison with hard labour for his role in a robbery. The sentence was handed down by the Wa Circuit Court on June 5, 2025. https://dennislawnews.com/article/19-year-old-adams-hamidu-sentenced-20-years-for-robbery-in-upper-west

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Dennislaw News
6/12/2025, 11:54:03 AM

*Man sentenced to 10 years for robbing sister* A 27-year-old unemployed man, Solomon Adomako Mensah, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Asante Akropong Circuit Court for robbing his sister in Abuakwa, near Akropong, in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District. Mensah, who pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery, was convicted based on his own admission in court. https://dennislawnews.com/article/man-sentenced-to-10-years-for-robbing-sister-in-abuakwa

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Dennislaw News
6/12/2025, 11:53:23 AM

*Supreme Court clears Akwatia MP of contempt* The Supreme Court has quashed the conviction of Ernest Yaw Kumi, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, who was earlier found guilty of contempt by the Koforidua High Court. This landmark decision, delivered on Wednesday, June 11, also annulled the bench warrant issued for Mr. Kumi’s arrest by Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amadehe, effectively halting any further sentencing processes related to the contempt case. https://dennislawnews.com/article/supreme-court-clears-akwatia-mp-of-contempt

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