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We use ‘African Juju’ to steal cars, scam victims in Germany, bedridden Ghanaian lady confesses

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3 months ago

August 16, 2024

A sick Ghanaian lady identified simply as Yvonne has confessed to how she and her crime partner employ “African Juju” to commit various criminal activities including credit card fraud, car theft, and trafficking stolen goods to Ghana from their base in Germany.

Yvonne, 39, who is bedridden after undergoing a double mastectomy which saw her two breasts cut off after being diagnosed with stage three cancer, confessed in an interview with Kofi TV. She said she decided to use the challenging time to confess her past wrongdoings.

Speaking in the interview, disclosed that she and her partner used black magic, or “juju,” to hypnotise and control their victims after defrauding them.

“I was financially stable and earning my own money. Then I met this guy, who was a very bad person. He taught me a lot of bad things,” she said.

The remorseful Yvonne also described how she got deeply involved in fraudulent activities, tricking banks and stealing from unsuspecting victims.

“I engaged in credit card fraud, bank fraud, car theft, and so on. My partner gets the lists from the banks, checks what the victims have in their accounts, and transfers them into ours.

“I was the one placing the call to these international banks, asking for the amount they had in their accounts. They freely gave me the information because I came fully prepared, with the details of their accounts, as though I were them,” she revealed.

Yvonne also admitted that she was part of a crime syndicate that specializes in stealing cars from rental services in the European country and shipped them to Ghana.

“We stole from car rental services too. I would contact these rental services, rent a car, and then hand it over to my partner to ship to Ghana.

“My partner was into black charms (juju) as well, so after duping the victims, he would use charms on them.”

She further noted that their targets included both black and foreign individuals, particularly wealthy people, adding that her partner had connections in high places, including Buckingham Palace.

Also delving into the reasons for her open confession, Yvonne said with her current situation, she believes that her illness is a punishment for her past actions.

“I am currently suffering because of all the bad things I’ve done to people. All the things I did to people came with stress. I don’t understand what happened because I was a healthy eater. I don’t drink or smoke. I think it’s spiritual,” she said.

Asked about her partner’s whereabouts, Yvonne said he abandoned her when she became ill.

“When I fell ill, he abandoned me. Now he looks like a ghost,” she lamented.

“I want to warn the youth. If you love money so much that you let it control you, you will end up like me. You will lose a lot of good people. I don’t want anyone to follow my path.

“Don’t chase money; be with someone who genuinely loves and cares for you. Not someone who will ruin your life,” she emphasised.

Hear more from her in the video below.

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Miss SA opens up on why she withdrew from Miss Universe pageant

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20 hours ago

November 20, 2024

Isaac Dachen

Reigning Miss South Africa 2024, Mia le Roux, has opened up on the reasons behind her withdrawal from the Miss Universe pageant which was held in Mexico, where Nigeria’s Chidinma Adetshina was the first runner-up.

While narrating her experience in a video she shared on social media on Wednesday, le Roux said her body was taking so much physical strain.

“Hello everyone, I’m back in South Africa and wanted to reach out to you all. Thank you so much for all of your kind wishes, your support and prayers,” she said in the video.

“I wanted to be transparent with you and share my story. A lot of you would’ve seen the video that I made about vertigo, while I was in Mexico at Miss Universe.

“Vertigo is a condition where it feels like you are dizzy and there’s a sense of the world spinning around you. It’s very intense and can cause major issues with your imbalance.

“Mentally I was very strong, I was ready, but physically, my body was taking strain. I had to even seek medical help in Mexico City. And even after the medical help, my condition still wasn’t improving.”

She added that during the preliminary rounds of Miss Universe, she had continued to push herself but her vertigo intensified and it became unmanageable.

She stated that while she was waiting backstage, she fell repeatedly and couldn’t stand up without support and was not in a position to safely walk on stage.

“It was not easy. As I was not doing it just for myself but for all of you in South Africa,” she said.

“I will continue to serve as your Miss South Africa, to support and uplift those who come after me. With my unbreakable spirit and an exciting year ahead, I will keep fighting for myself and for everyone with dreams and passions. I am so proud to still be your Miss South Africa,” she added.

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Ugandan TikToker sentenced to 32 months for insulting President Museveni

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2 days ago

November 19, 2024

Isaac Dachen

21-year-old Ugandan TikToker and content creator, Emmanuel Nabugodi, has been sentenced to 32 months in prison for allegedly insulting President Yoweri Museveni in a satirical video.

Nabugodi was found guilty by an Entebbe High Court for allegedly creating a video deemed insulting to President Museveni, a verdict which human rights advocates say further entrenches Uganda’s intolerance for criticism of government officials and holding them accountable.

During his arraignment before Chief Magistrate Stellah Maris Amabilis on Monday, Nabugodi pleaded guilty to four charges of defamation of character.

The content creator who gained popularity for his comedy sketches with over 20,000 followers, pleaded guilty to charges including hate speech and spreading malicious content about the president.

Local media report that the offensive video featured a mock trial of President Museveni, where Nabugodi depicted the leader being subjected to public flogging.

While delivering the judgement, Chief Magistrate Amabilis said the sentencing aimed to deter social media users from targeting others, including high-profile individuals like the president.

“This court hopes that by the time the convict leaves prison, he will have learned that abusing people in the name of creating content is unacceptable,” she stated.

Rights groups have frequently raised concerns about shrinking freedoms of expression in Uganda with critics arguing that Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, has little tolerance for dissent.

Nabugodi’s case is the latest in a string of arrests targeting social media users.

In July, another TikTok creator, Edward Awebwa, received a six-year prison sentence on similar charges, while three others are awaiting trial for their TikTok contents.

The convictions stem from Uganda’s 2022 amendment to the Computer Misuse Act, which criminalizes sharing content online that could “ridicule, degrade, or demean” others based on their identity or affiliation.

Human rights organizations have also accused Ugandan authorities of routinely violating freedoms of speech and expression, with many calling for reforms to protect citizens’ digital rights.