36-year-old man arrested over GH¢1.1m fake gold deal in Berekum

• A 36-year-old man has been arrested over a suspected GH¢1.1 million fake gold scam in the Bono Region.

• The victim allegedly bought 110 troy ounces of gold, which was later found to be fake.

• Police are hunting three alleged accomplices, while investigations continue into another GH¢1.4 million fraud allegedly linked to the group.

The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with a suspected fake gold syndicate operating in the Berekum Municipality.

The suspect, identified as Gyamfi Christian, was arrested on August 17, 2026, at his hideout in Wamfie in the Dormaa East District following intelligence-led investigations.

According to the Police, the case was reported by Christopher Awuni, 29, a gold aggregator, who alleged that four men posing as gold sellers sold him 110 troy ounces of gold for GH¢1.1 million in July 2026.

The gold was subsequently tested and found to be fake. The suspected counterfeit gold has been retained by the Police as an exhibit.

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During interrogation, Gyamfi reportedly admitted his involvement in the transaction and told investigators that the deal took place at Drobo in the Jaman South Municipality.

The suspect also allegedly identified three accomplices — Abraham, alias Frenchman, said to be the leader of the group; Isaac Antwi; and Balthazar — who are currently at large.

Preliminary investigations have further established that the group allegedly defrauded another victim of GH¢1.4 million in Drobo earlier this year.

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Gyamfi remains in Police custody and is assisting with investigations as efforts continue to apprehend the other suspects.

The Bono Regional Police Command has meanwhile urged the public to exercise caution when engaging in gold transactions and report suspicious activities to the Police.