An Accra Circuit Court has extended the remand sentence for Chinese galamsey queen Aisha Huang and her three other accomplices.
According to the court, the four suspects should be in the custody of the National Investigations Bureau till the trial starts.
By the facts of the case as read by Attorney General, Godfred Dame, receipts of the purchase of mining concessions were found in their possession at the time of their arrest and WhatsApp conversations amongst them are said to point to their involvement in illegal mining activities.
The prosecution is expected to present eight witness statements and 18 other documents by October 24 where the case management conference for the Aisha Huang case is expected to begin.
She is expected to remain in NIB custody even though her lawyers attempted to apply for bail.
Former National Chairman of the NPP Freddie Blay was reported in court to be the defense counsel for the four other accused persons.
The three are facing charges of engaging in illegal mining activities.
She was arrested alongside Jong Li Hua, Huang Jei and Huaid Hai Hun, and flown to Accra and arraigned same day to face prosecution at an Accra Circuit Court.
The quartet were already facing charges of mining without a valid license and engaging in the sale and purchase of minerals without a permit.
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