The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested two men. Their names are Kwabena Opoku and Samuel Yaw Awuah.
These men are accused of taking GH¢500,000 from a businessman. This happened because they pretended to sell him a rare mineral.
The police say the suspects posed as dealers in valuable minerals. They convinced the businessman to pay them a large sum of money.
The arrest was made by the Ashanti Regional Police Command. Investigations into the full details of the alleged fraud are ongoing.
The Ghana Police Service is investigating the claims of deception and financial loss. The suspects are currently in police custody.
This incident highlights a type of scam where fake goods or opportunities are used to trick people out of money.
Authorities are urging the public to be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true.
Further legal proceedings will determine the outcome for the accused individuals.