Aisha Huang jailed 4 and half years for mining offences

Illegal mining kingpin, Aisha Huang has been convicted of mining offences.

The ‘galamsey queen’ was sentenced to 4 and a half years in prison in addition to a fine of GH₵48,000.

This was announced by an Accra High Court on Monday, December 4, 2023.

The Chinese national was standing trial for undertaking a mining operation without a licence, facilitating the participation of persons engaged in mining operation, the illegal employment of foreigners and entering Ghana while prohibited from re-entry.

But Aisha Huang insists she has never been involved in illegal mining.

Meanwhile, state prosecutors have vehemently opposed the claim.

Both parties closed their cases back on October 12 and judgment was expected to be delivered today.

In the hearing today, the judge agreed with prosecutors that Aisha abused the hospitality extended to her.

The court also believes that the suspect abused her repatriation arrangement for returning to Ghana.

Meanwhile, Deputy Attorney General, Alfred-Tuah Yeboah has assured that the convict will be deported after serving her sentence.

Source: Myjoyonline.com