The Adabraka District Court has remanded Christford Affadu Danful, popularly known as Ekow Black, into police custody in connection with a viral assault incident and fresh allegations of sextortion.

The suspect appeared before the court on Friday, January 16, 2026, where Her Worship Nana Abena Asoh Owusu Omenyo ordered his remand to allow police to continue ongoing investigations. He is scheduled to reappear in court on January 21, 2026.

The decision follows investigations into a widely circulated video that allegedly captures the suspect physically assaulting a woman, an incident that sparked intense public outrage across social media platforms.

Beyond the assault case, law enforcement agencies are also probing additional allegations of sextortion, in which the suspect is accused of threatening to release intimate images of individuals. These claims reportedly emerged during the course of ongoing investigations.

Prosecutors informed the court that further time was required to complete investigations and assess the possibility of additional charges being brought against the suspect.

The case has drawn widespread public attention, renewing conversations around gender-based violence, cybercrime, and the misuse of digital platforms.

Police have assured the public that investigations are progressing and have appealed to individuals with relevant information to assist authorities as the case continues.