In response to a recent documentary exposing illicit gold trading hubs in Wassa Akropong, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has launched a series of raids targeting illegal operators and foreign nationals engaged in unauthorised gold transactions.
In a coordinated operation with National Security, GoldBod arrested 10 foreign nationals suspected of participating in illegal gold trading in Asankragua, in the Western Region.
The suspects were apprehended at a private residence where they were trading without valid licenses.
Authorities seized 1.3 kg of gold (valued at nearly GH¢1.4 million), an equivalent amount in cash, a pump-action gun, and several alleged money-laundering casino cards.
