The Ghana Gold Board, in collaboration with National Security, has arrested three Indian nationals for engaging in illegal gold trade, bringing the total number of foreign nationals arrested to six.
The suspects were apprehended in Anyinam, located in Ghana’s Eastern Region, as part of an ongoing crackdown on unauthorized gold transactions.
During the operation, police seized gold bars, stacks of cash, and money-counting machines, reinforcing concerns about illicit gold trade networks operating within the country.
This latest arrest follows an earlier operation on April 29, 2025, when three other Indian nationals were detained before the Ghana Gold Board officially announced its directive for foreign nationals to exit Ghana’s gold trading market.
Prince Minkah, Head of Public Relations at the Ghana Gold Board, confirmed that the newly arrested individuals will be arraigned and face the full rigours of the law.
“They will be repatriated to their home country to reunite with their families”, he added.
Minkah cautioned foreigners of a stricter penalty should they be caught.
“If you are a foreigner and caught trading gold illegally, you will face the law”.
The government has intensified efforts to regulate the gold sector, aiming to curb smuggling and ensure that Ghana’s mineral wealth benefits the nation.
With enforcement measures tightening, authorities have reiterated their commitment to eliminating illegal gold trade while holding violators accountable.
