Twenty-five people have been arrested by the Goldbod Task Force and National Security operatives for illegal gold trade in Accra.
Among the 25 are Ghanaians and foreign nationals who have been arrested for illegal gold trading, smelting, and assaying.
Deputy CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Richard Nunekpeku, Esq, stated the arrest follows operations conducted at Dome Pillar 2 and Akweteyman-Achimota in Accra.
He revealed, the operations led to the seizure of over GH¢64,000 and USD 112,500 in cash.
Also, the recovery of several gold bars and other valuable items is believed to have been used in the illegal trade.
Richard Nunekpeku, Esq, made this known while addressing the media on Monday, November 10, 2025.
In related news, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Taskforce has arrested six individuals for engaging in illegal gold trading and refining without a licence.
Of the six, one is an American and the other is a Moroccan; the remaining four are Ghanaians.
The six suspects have been identified as Smart Philander (American), Nina Elfseky (Moroccan), and four Ghanaians: Nana Yaw Sarpong Boateng, Sowa Elisha, Evans Arhin, and Arnold Otutey.
They were apprehended at the SSNIT Emporium near Marina Mall in Accra, following weeks of surveillance.
The Gold Board revealed “the group was caught attempting to purchase and assay approximately 2.1 kilograms of gold, valued at around GHC 2.2 million, without the authorisation required under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140)”.
During the GoldBod operation, gold refining equipment was found in the possession of the American suspect, which confirms their intent to refine gold illegally within Ghana.
The six have been arraigned before the court and are facing multiple charges including “Conspiracy to engage in gold trading without a licence; Engaging in gold trading and assaying without a licence; and Attempting to refine gold illegally — offences contrary to Sections 23(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) and 26(1) of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140)”.
Also, the GoldBod CEO, Sammy Gyamfi Esq., has announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with a gold smuggling case.
The three suspects linked to Rafmoh Gold Ltd. & NK Benark Enterprise have been accused of smuggling 100 kilograms of gold, estimated to be worth GH¢100 million, out of the country over the past two months.
It will be recalled that Yesterday, September 17, 2025, the Goldbod issued a wanted notice for two Indian nationals and two Ghanaians over their alleged involvement in illegal gold smuggling and dealing.
The Ghana Gold Board placed a GH¢1 million bounty to be awarded for any credible information which would lead to their arrest.
Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, announced that the four are part of a group of seven individuals engaged in the illicit trade.
According to him, three of the seven suspects have been arrested and are in the custody of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).