In a decisive move to curb illicit activities in the gold sector, the Ghana Gold Board, working in concert with the Goldbod Taskforce and National Security operatives, has arrested 25 individuals—comprising both foreign nationals and Ghanaians—for engaging in illegal gold trading, smelting, and assaying.
The arrests stemmed from two coordinated operations conducted at Dome Pillar 2 and Akweteyman-Achimota, where authorities seized over GHS 64,000 and USD 112,500 in cash, alongside several gold bars and other valuable exhibits believed to be linked to the unauthorized transactions.
All suspects have been granted police inquiry bail. While some have already been arraigned before court, others remain under active investigation as authorities continue to unravel the extent of the illegal network.
Speaking at a press briefing today, Deputy CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Richard Nunekpeku, Esq., emphasized the Board’s unwavering commitment to sanitizing the gold trade in Ghana. “Unlicensed gold dealings are strictly prohibited,” he stated. “Offenders will face the full force of the law. We are determined to restore integrity and transparency to Ghana’s gold market.”
The Ghana Gold Board has intensified its surveillance and enforcement efforts in recent months, aiming to clamp down on unregulated activities that threaten the country’s mineral revenue and international reputation.
This latest operation signals a strong message to illegal operators and underscores the government’s resolve to uphold lawful practices in the gold industry.
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