The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested a 36 year old man, Gyamfi Christian, over his alleged involvement in a fake gold scam in the Berekum Municipality.
According to the Police, the suspect is part of a group that allegedly sold 110 troy ounces of fake gold to a gold aggregator for GH¢1.1 million in July 2026.
The case was reported by the victim, 29 year old Christopher Awuni, who told the Police that four men presented themselves as gold sellers and sold the gold to him.
The gold was later tested and found to be fake. It has since been kept by the Police as an exhibit.
The Bono Regional Police Command, in a press release signed by its Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, stated that Gyamfi Christian was arrested on August 17, 2026, at his hideout in Wamfie in the Dormaa East District.
During interrogation, he allegedly admitted his involvement in the transaction and told investigators that the deal took place at Drobo in the Jaman South Municipality.
He identified three other members of the group as Abraham, alias Frenchman, who is alleged to be the leader, Isaac Antwi and Balthazar. The three are currently wanted by the Police.
Preliminary investigations have further established that the group allegedly defrauded another victim of GH¢1.4 million in Drobo earlier this year.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and is assisting with investigations as efforts continue to arrest the remaining suspects.
The Bono Regional Police Command has urged the public to be cautious when engaging in gold transactions and to report suspicious activities to the Police.
By: Jacob Aggrey
