Police Arrest Suspect in GH¢1.1 Million Fake Gold Scam at Berekum

BY;Regina Bless

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

The arrest follows a complaint by 29-year-old gold aggregator Christopher Awuni, who reported 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 later tested and found to be fake, and has since been retained by the Police as an exhibit.

Following intelligence-led investigations, Gyamfi Christian was arrested on August 17, 2026, at his hideout in Wamfie in the Dormaa East District. During interrogation, he reportedly admitted his involvement and disclosed that the transaction took place at Drobo in the Jaman South Municipality.

The suspect also identified three alleged accomplices—Abraham, alias Frenchman, believed to be the leader of the group, Isaac Antwi and Balthazar. The three suspects are currently at large.

Preliminary investigations have further linked the group to another alleged fraud involving GH¢1.4 million in Drobo earlier this year.

Gyamfi Christian remains in Police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest the remaining suspects and uncover the full extent of the alleged fake gold operation.