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The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with an alleged fake gold scam involving GH¢1.1 million.
The suspect, identified as Gyamfi Christian, was arrested following investigations into a suspected fake gold syndicate operating in the Berekum Municipality.
According to the Police, a 29-year-old gold aggregator, Christopher Awuni, reported that four men posing as gold sellers sold him 110 troy ounces of gold valued at GH¢1.1 million in July 2026.
The gold was later discovered to be fake and has since been kept by the Police as an exhibit.
Police intelligence-led investigations led to the arrest of the suspect at his hideout in Wamfie in the Dormaa East District on August 17, 2026.
The Police say investigations are ongoing, while efforts are underway to arrest other persons believed to be involved in the alleged fraud.
Authorities have urged the public, especially those involved in gold transactions, to conduct proper checks and report suspicious activities to the Police.