The Accra High Court has set December 4, 2023, as the date for delivering its judgment in the case of En Huang, who is also recognized as Aisha Huang who was arrested for engaging in illegal mining activities.
During proceedings at the court, it was revealed that both the defense counsel and the prosecution had submitted their respective written addresses to the court for consideration.
Aisha Huang is currently facing charges related to her alleged involvement in illegal mining operations without the necessary licenses, her purported facilitation of individuals in engaging in unlawful mining activities, and her re-entry into Ghana following deportation. It is worth noting that Aisha Huang has vehemently denied these charges and is currently in custody.
The state’s argument revolves around the claim that the complainants in this case are security and intelligence officers. The prosecution has emphasized Aisha Huang’s “notoriety” in engaging in a series of small-scale mining activities commonly referred to as ‘galamsey’ throughout the country.Aisha was arrested for a similar offense in 2017. However, she allegedly managed to evade prosecution by leaving the country. Subsequently, it is alleged that upon her return, she resumed small-scale mining activities without obtaining the required licenses.