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Aisha Huang, commonly referred to as the ‘Galamsey Queen,’ has been convicted of all charges leveled against her by the state.
The Accra High Court delivered a verdict on Monday, December 4, sentencing her to a four-year prison term, as reported by asaaseradio.com.
Aisha Huang, who stood trial for engaging in illegal mining operations without a license, facilitating unlawful participation in mining activities, and re-entering Ghana post-deportation, had consistently denied the allegations and remained in prison custody throughout the trial.
During the sentencing, Aisha Huang’s legal team pleaded for a fine and deportation, considering her year-long imprisonment during the trial period.
The state’s prosecution, represented by security and intelligence officers, accused Aisha Huang of gaining notoriety for her involvement in illicit small-scale mining activities, commonly known as ‘galamsey,’ throughout the country.
The prosecution outlined that Aisha had previously evaded arrest in 2017 by leaving the country but allegedly resumed illegal mining upon her unauthorized return.
Aisha Huang faced four charges, including operating mining activities without a valid license, facilitating unlawful engagement in mining, employing foreign nationals illegally, and entering Ghana despite being prohibited from re-entry.
