Galamsey kingpin Aisha Huang is to remain in police custody for the next two weeks as the Accra Circuit Court has turned down her request for bail. Prosecutors got an Accra Circuit Court to extend a warrant of arrest permitting them to hold her for at least two weeks while they carry out further investigations.
Lawyers for Miss Huang, who is accused of engaging in mining without a license, this morning made a strong case for her to be granted bail. Also, they raised concerns about what they believe to be unfair treatment meted out to their client by state security during her repatriation in 2018 and the fresh arrest.
Lawyers for Miss Huang, who is accused of engaging in mining without a license, this morning made a strong case for her to be granted bail.
The Court presided over by Samuel Bright Acquah however turned down the request to remand her into police custody. The case has been adjourned to September 27.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom.com/Kwabena Nayarko Abronoma
