In a significant move to combat the devastating effects of illegal mining, also known as galamsey, the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has revealed that more than 850 individuals are currently facing prosecution for their alleged involvement in the practice. Apexnewsgh report
Speaking at the 2024/2025 annual general conference of the Ghana Bar Association, Mr. Dame highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to tackle the menace, with over 140 cases of illegal mining under investigation across five regions.
Despite challenges in prosecuting illegal mining offenses, the criminal division has secured 76 convictions since August 2021, including that of notorious Chinese galamsey operator, Aisha Huang. Huang was convicted on December 4, 2023, for offenses committed between 2014 and 2016 under the previous government.
The Attorney General emphasized the severity of penalties being imposed on offenders, citing the new law Act 995, which mandates minimum sentences of 15 years and hefty fines for non-Ghanaians.
He reassured the public of the government’s commitment to tackling illegal mining and called on the judiciary to continue playing a crucial role in curbing the practice.
As the government intensifies its efforts to combat galamsey, the fate of the over 850 individuals facing prosecution hangs in the balance, serving as a deterrent to those involved in the destructive practice.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
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