A Magistrate Court at the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) has remanded three people into police custody in connection with a viral video showing a man physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife.
The primary suspect, John Odartey Lamptey, also known as Nii Adjei, has been charged with physical assault under Sections 1(b)(i) and 3(2) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732). Police say he was the man seen in the video repeatedly attacking the woman in what authorities described as a clear case of domestic abuse.
Two others, identified as Louis Odartey Lamptey and Grace Kushie Lamptey, have been charged with conspiracy to commit a crime — specifically threat of harm — under Sections 23(1) and 74 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). Investigators say the pair attempted to attack a female tenant they suspected of filming and circulating the viral video.
All three accused persons have been remanded and are expected to reappear in court on Dec. 3, 2025.
In a statement dated Nov. 19, 2025, and signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo of the Criminal Investigation Department, police renewed their call for the victim or anyone with credible information about her whereabouts to come forward. Authorities emphasized that all information will be handled with strict confidentiality.
The Ghana Police Service reiterated its commitment to ensuring justice for victims of domestic violence and urged the public to report incidents promptly to protect vulnerable individuals and support ongoing investigations.