Suspect in GH¢1.1m fake gold deal in Berekum arrested
He was picked up at Wamfie in the Dormaa East District on August 17, 2026, after intelligence-led investigations traced him to his hideout.
A gold transaction in the Bono Region has turned into a police investigation after a 29-year-old gold aggregator allegedly paid GH¢1.1 million for what later turned out to be fake gold.
The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested 36-year-old Gyamfi Christian in connection with the alleged scam.
He was picked up at Wamfie in the Dormaa East District on August 17, 2026, after intelligence-led investigations traced him to his hideout.
The complainant, Christopher Awuni, told police that four men posing as gold sellers supplied him with 110 troy ounces of gold in July 2026.
After the transaction, the gold was allegedly found to be fake.
Police have retained the suspected fake gold as an exhibit.
Bono Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, said Gyamfi Christian admitted involvement in the transaction during interrogation.
Police say the suspect also named three other persons believed to be connected to the alleged syndicate.
They are Abraham, also known as Frenchman, who is said to be the leader of the group, Isaac Antwi and Balthazar.
The three are currently on the run.
Investigators are also looking into claims that the same group allegedly defrauded another person of GH¢1.4 million in Drobo earlier this year.
Gyamfi Christian remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police say efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining suspects.
Chief Inspector Akeelah has cautioned the public, especially persons involved in gold trading, to be careful when entering into transactions.
“The Bono Regional Police Command urges the public to exercise caution when engaging in gold transactions and report suspicious activities to the Police,” he said.
The Command is also asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspects at large to assist police investigations.
