The Accra Regional Police Command has officially declared three individuals wanted for their suspected roles in a gold-related fraud case. According to a MyJoyOnline report published on behalf of the Ghana Police Service the suspects are accused of defrauding a foreign investor of 150000 dollars. The transaction allegedly took place on January 22 within the Greater Accra Region under the guise of a legitimate gold sale.
Police investigators revealed that the suspects lured the victim with the promise of high purity gold bars before disappearing with the funds. A Citi Newsroom report indicates that the authorities have published the photographs and names of the suspects to facilitate their arrest. The Ghana Police Service has urged anyone with information regarding their whereabouts to contact the nearest police station or use emergency contact lines.
Reports from Graphic Online suggest that this case is part of a broader crackdown on gold scams targeting international buyers in Ghana. The Accra Regional Police Command stated that the names of the suspects are being circulated across border posts to prevent them from leaving the country. While the MyJoyOnline report confirms the specific amount of 150000 dollars authorities have not yet confirmed if any of the stolen funds have been recovered.
The suspects currently face potential charges of defrauding by false pretenses and conspiracy to commit a crime. The Ghana Police Service maintains that all individuals are presumed innocent until their guilt is proven in a court of law. Official statements from the police headquarters emphasize that the public should exercise caution when engaging in mineral transactions and verify all sellers through the Precious Minerals Marketing Company.