Shatta Wale, Agradaa and Abu Trica were arrested in 2025
Amongst the many things that happened in 2025, some key persons were also arrested.
These individuals were arrested at different points in the year for several crime-related matters.
And each one their arrests made huge headlines.
In retracing some of the big story headlines of 2025, GhanaWeb takes a some of the most popular celerity arrests that happened in the year in retrospect.
1. Shatta Wale
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale was arrested on August 20, 2025, by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in connection with a 2019 Lamborghini Urus, which was suspected to be from proceeds of a $14 million crime.
According to Shatta Wale‘s management, he presented himself voluntarily to the EOCO office, accompanied by his lawyer, Cephas Biyuo, to assist with investigations.
Shatta Wale was granted a bail of GH¢10 million by EOCO after being detained overnight.
2. Nana Agradaa
Also known as Prophetess Patricia Asiema, Nana Agradaa was arrested and sentenced to 15 years in prison with hard labour on July 3, 2025 at an Accra Circuit Court, presided by Justice Evelyn Amoah on charges of charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretenses.
According to reports, Agradaa’s conviction stems from a viral video from 2022, in which she promised to double money for individuals who attended an all-night service at her church at Weija.
Prior to this, Agradaa was arrested on Sunday, October 9, 2022, following a series of public complaints
“The police have arrested Patricia Asiedua, alias Nana Agradaa, following allegations of a money-doubling scam levelled against her by some members of the public. The suspect is currently assisting with police investigations,” a statement from the Ghana Police Service read at the time.
Agradaa is currently serving her time at the Nsawam Prison despite attempts for appeal.
3. Cyborg
Abubakari Sadick also known as Cyborg was arrested on December 28, 2025, at Adenta for possession and unlawful discharge of firearm.
He was arrested after a viral video showed him firing a gun in public during the AfroFuture Festival.
He was fined GH¢24,000 by the Adenta District Court with a default sentence of up to two years in prison should he fail to pay, after he pleaded guilty to the charges.
4. Abu Trica
Frederick Kumi, known popularly as Abu Trica, was arrested on December 11, 2025, by a joint operation between the FBI and Ghana security agencies for his alleged involvement in a large scale online romance scam that targeted elderly victims in the US, defrauding them of over $8 million.
Abu Trica is facing charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy and a forfeiture specification, which carries a possible sentence of up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
At a court appearance at an Accra High Court on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, Abu Trica complained of ill health and was ordered to be sent to a hospital at the expense of the state.
Abu Trica is currently still awaiting trial.
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