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Criminal activity involving gold trade in Ghana

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2026-08-25 05:16 UTC → 2026-09-08 06:35 UTC · added removed

Authorities in Ghana are investigating separate criminal incidents involving the gold trade. In the Bono Region, police arrested Gyamfi Christian in connection with a counterfeit gold scam that allegedly defrauded a gold aggregator of GH¢1.1 million. Christian identified three accomplices who remain at large, and investigators suspect the group may be part of a larger syndicate involved in previous multi-million cedi frauds. syndicate. In a separate incident in the Western Region, police have made progress regarding and Ashanti regions, the Ghana Police Service has dismantled an armed robbery gang that targeted gold dealers and murder mining sites. Intelligence-led operations conducted between August and September 4, 2026, resulted in the arrest of five suspects and the death of 40-year-old gold buyer Seth Kobina. The attack occurred on Seidu Salifu. During these operations, police recovered three AK-47 assault rifles, 357 rounds of ammunition, five magazines, and two vehicles. These operations also addressed the August 20, 2026, at Agona Fie near Agona Nkwanta, where armed men shot murder of gold buyer Seth Kobina in the chest. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at Agona Nkwanta Hospital. Using CCTV footage, the Western Regional Police Command Fie. Following an investigation aided by CCTV, police identified 29-year-old Emmanuel Amponsah, known as ‘Vandam’, as the alleged gang leader. Amponsah was arrested on August 21 with a locally manufactured pistol and ammunition, but he reportedly fell ill and died upon arrival at Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital. Four additional other suspects—Christopher Seyiri, Bashiru Ibrahim, Thomas Odoom, and Isaac Quayeson—were subsequently apprehended. Police apprehended, and police recovered various weapons, weapons including a pistol, pistols, cartridges, a metal bar, and cutlasses. These suspects are currently assisting with ongoing investigations as authorities work Special police teams have been deployed to apprehend remaining accomplices. affected areas to enhance security and prevent further attacks on traders and residents.

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  1. 2026-09-08 06:35 UTC Criminal activity involving gold trade in Ghana
  2. 2026-08-25 05:16 UTC Criminal activity involving gold trade in Ghana
  3. 2026-08-24 12:32 UTC Criminal activity involving gold trade in Ghana

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