{
  "id": 17407800,
  "title": "Galamsey has evolved into transnational organised crime – Prof. Appiagyei-Tua",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/galamsey-has-evolved-into-transnational-organised-crime-prof",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T12:37:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/galamsey-has-evolved-into-transnational-organised-crime-prof-appiagyei-tua/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Tua, an international law and human rights expert at the University of Ghana School of Law, has warned that illegal mining in Ghana has transformed into a form of transnational organized crime driven by profit, coercion, violence, and corruption. In an interview on JoyNews’ Newsfile, he emphasized that the menace has extended beyond individual miners and now encompasses networks of influential individuals, including political figures.\n\nAccording to Prof. Appiagyei-Tua, the scale and organization of illegal mining indicate a well-coordinated criminal enterprise involving collaboration among various stakeholders. He explained that the activities have expanded beyond miners working at illegal mining sites to include networks with political actors and other collaborators who enable the illicit trade. The profit-driven nature of these operations, combined with coercion, violence, and corruption, complicates efforts to combat galamsey.\n\nProf. Appiagyei-Tua expressed deep concern over the situation, stating that it is crucial to recognize galamsey as a transnational organized crime. He highlighted that this crime aims to generate profits through coercion, violence, and corruption, and has been facilitated by networks involving not only criminal actors but also political appointees and the government in power.",
  "summary": "Professor of International Law and Human Rights at the University of Ghana School of Law, Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Tua, says illegal mining in Ghana has evolved into a form of transnational organised crime driven by profit, coercion, violence and corruption.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Galamsey has evolved into transnational organised crime – Prof. Appiagyei-Tua",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/galamsey-has-evolved-into-transnational-organised-crime-prof-17417516",
        "published": "2026-10-31T14:21:20.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}