Man arrested over GH₵1.1m fake gold scam

A 36-year-old man, Christian Gyamfi, has been arrested by the police in connection with a suspected fake gold scam involving GH₵1.1 million in the Berekum area of the Bono Region. Gyamfi was arrested on Thursday at his hideout in Wamfie of the Dormaa East District following an intelligence-led investigation. According to a statement signed by the Bono Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, the case was reported by a 29-year-old gold aggregator, Christopher Awuni, who was sold 110 troy ounces of gold for GH₵1.1 million in July.

Subsequent testing revealed that the gold was fake. Gyamfi allegedly admitted his involvement in the transaction and identified three accomplices who are currently at large. The police are urging the public to verify gold transactions thoroughly before committing funds and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.

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