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Man arrested for GIS recruitment scam
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Mr Kojo Sakyi, a 53-year-old man, was on Monday arrested by the Western Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) for engaging in a recruitment scam, involving GH₵5,000.00.
The suspect has since been referred to the national headquarters of the GIS for further investigations.
A statement signed by the Western Region Public Affairs Officer of the GIS, Assistant Inspector Moses Manford Akakpo, and copied the Ghanaian Times, said Sakyi was arrested at the AGIP filling station, near the Takoradi Jubilee Park.
It said the suspect had lured one of the victims to the said location, with the intension of collecting GH₵5,000.00 from him, after the victim had forwarded his certificates and other relevant documents to his (Sakyi) WhatsApp number MTN-0540520459.
The GIS said the suspect in a caution statement, admitted the offence of defrauding a number of unsuspecting youth.
Further investigations proved that Sakyi charged GH₵5,000 for cadets officers and GH₵3,500.00 for recruits, the GIS statement explained.
It referred to the GIS publication, dated October 25, 2019, in which the GIS cautioned the public against such criminals, and asked for information that could lead to the arrest of suspects.
The statement said, “The GIS, has since last year, been meticulously on the heels of these miscreants since the story broke out on social media.”
The GIS mentioned that it was currently not recruiting personnel, and urged the public to disregard social media platforms and publications.
It also advised the public to use its traditional mediums through which advertisement for recruitments are communicated to the public, including news papers and the Ghana Immigration Service website (www.gis.gov.gh).
The statement stated: “The command, is by this release re-echoing, for the information of the general public that, GIS does not have assigned agents, social media platforms or mobile money accounts through which such recruitments are made.
“The general public, is therefore being encouraged to continually, be on the lookout for such criminal elements within our society and report their conduct to the appropriate quarters (GIS/POLICE) for immediate arrest and prosecution.”
It said, “We further urge all those who may have received such recruitment messages or fallen victims to such unscrupulous schemes to assist with investigations by providing credible information to our offices dotted across the country.”
FROM CLEMENT ADZEI BOYE, SEKONDI
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo.
According to the Police, the 46-year-old former boxer was arrested on Monday, August 24, 2026, in connection with the alleged threat.
The Police said the arrest followed a video circulating on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat against Mr Ampofo.
He is currently in Police custody and is assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Police Command said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine the appropriate action to be taken in accordance with the law.
The Command has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information about the matter while the investigation continues.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin has sued the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and Multimedia Group Limited over alleged defamatory comments made against him on the Newsfile programme.
In a writ filed at the High Court in Accra, Mr Afenyo Markin is seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction of the statements, among other reliefs.
The suit follows comments allegedly made by Mr Gyamfi during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 edition of Newsfile, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini.
According to the statement of claim, Mr Gyamfi described Mr Afenyo Markin as an “extortionist” while responding to a question about GoldBod’s reported profits and its position on losses arising from its operations.
The plaintiff claims that Mr Gyamfi repeated the allegation when the host sought clarification on whether he stood by the description.
Mr Afenyo Markin further claims that Mr Gyamfi challenged him to sue him and insisted that the allegation was true.
The plaintiff argues that the statements created the impression that he engages in extortion, uses his political influence to put improper pressure on public institutions and officials, and conducts himself in a manner inconsistent with the standards expected of a lawyer and public office holder.
He denies the allegations and maintains that he is not an extortionist and has never engaged in the conduct alleged by Mr Gyamfi.
The Minority Leader also argues that the comments were made maliciously and were presented as facts without evidence being disclosed.
He claims the statements have damaged his reputation, professional standing and public image, particularly because of his position as a senior political figure and legal practitioner.
The suit also names Multimedia Group Limited as a defendant because, according to the plaintiff, the alleged defamatory comments were broadcast through JoyNews and subsequently circulated on social media platforms, including X, Facebook and YouTube.
Mr Afenyo Markin claims Multimedia failed to stop the comments or deactivate Mr Gyamfi’s microphone after the allegations were made.
He is therefore asking the court to award him general, aggravated and exemplary damages, as well as GH¢15 million in compensation and legal costs.
He is also seeking an order compelling the defendants to issue a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction and public apology.
The plaintiff wants the apology and retraction to be given similar prominence and reach as the original publication, including through JoyNews and the social media platforms where the comments were disseminated.
He is further seeking a permanent injunction preventing the defendants from repeating the alleged defamatory statements or words with a similar meaning.
The writ requires the defendants to enter an appearance within eight days after being served.
It warns that failure to do so could result in judgment being entered in their absence.
The case was filed by lawyer Paa Kwesi Abaidoo of Dehyena Chambers on behalf of Mr Afenyo Markin.
By: Jacob Aggrey
