Bono Police arrest suspect over alleged GH¢1.1m fake gold deal in Berekum

The Bono Regional Police Command has apprehended a 36-year-old individual, Christian Gyamfi, on suspicion of involvement in a fake gold scheme operating within the Berekum Municipality. Police announced the arrest on Monday, August 17, 2026, seizing the suspect at his concealed location in Wamfie, Dormaa East District, following intelligence-driven investigations.

Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, the Public Relations Officer for the Bono Regional Police Command, disclosed that the matter was reported by a gold aggregator, Christopher Awuni, 29 years old. Awuni informed the authorities that in July 2026, four men posing as gold merchants sold him 110 troy ounces of gold for a total of GH¢1.1 million.

However, upon closer inspection, the gold was discovered to be counterfeit and remains under police custody as evidence. During questioning, Gyamfi reportedly confessed to his participation in the transaction, revealing that it occurred in Drobo, Jaman South Municipality. The law enforcement further identified Abraham, also known as Frenchman, as the alleged group leader, along with Isaac Antwi and Balthazar, both of whom remain at large, with authorities actively pursuing their apprehension.

Initial investigations have also uncovered that this group allegedly defrauded another individual of GH¢1.4 million in Drobo earlier this year. Gyamfi is currently under police custody and is co-operating with the ongoing investigation. The Bono Regional Police Command advises the public to exercise caution when engaging in gold transactions and to promptly report any suspicious activities to the police. The investigation is ongoing as officers work to locate and apprehend the remaining suspects.