Three individuals linked to the Aisha Huang case have been formally charged with conspiracy to engage in mining operations without a license, in violation of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) and the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), as amended by Act 995 of 2019.
Specific Charges:
- Li Wei Guo (First Accused): Charged with false representation to obtain a work permit, under Section 52(1)(e) of the Immigration Act, 2000 (Act 573).
- Shi Mei Zhi and Nana Kwame Opoku (alias Obolo): Both charged with false representation to secure residence permits, also under Section 52(1)(e) of the Immigration Act, 2000 (Act 573).
- Third Accused: Charged with facilitating the involvement of non-Ghanaians in illegal mining, under Section 99(5)(b) of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), as amended.
The charges follow investigations that were initiated on September 14, 2022, based on intelligence provided by the Ministry of National Security in Kumasi, which revealed the involvement of the first and second accused in illegal mining activities.
The accused individuals were arrested at their residence in Paraku Estates, near Daaban in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, and investigations into their illegal activities were launched.
The cross-examination of the second accused concluded on November 13, while the third accused began presenting his defense on November 14.
The case is ongoing, with authorities working to address breaches of mining and immigration laws related to the Aisha Huang case.
