Health Ministry Warns Against Recruitment Fraud After Arrest of Suspect

The Ministry of Health has warned the public against recruitment fraud after the Ghana Police Service arrested and arraigned Isaac Adu Gyamfi, who is alleged to have defrauded unemployed health professionals by falsely claiming he could secure employment within the Ghana Health Service (GHS).

In a statement, the Ministry said the suspect allegedly collected “substantial sums of money” from several job seekers after promising to facilitate their recruitment.

Investigations are ongoing, as the suspect has been remanded into police custody pending further court proceedings.

The Ministry further reiterated that recruitment into the health sector is conducted strictly through approved and transparent processes.

“No individual, group, or intermediary has been authorised to sell recruitment slots, offer protocol placements, or influence employment decisions in exchange for money,” it stated.

It strongly urged all health professionals and job seekers to refrain from making payments to anyone claiming to facilitate recruitment.

Persons approached by such individuals should immediately report the matter to the nearest police station or notify the Ministry through its official communication channels.

It added that it is actively pursuing other cases involving recruitment fraud and related acts of deception.

The Ministry said it remains committed to working with law enforcement agencies to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute persons engaged in such illegal activities.

“The Ministry remains committed to working closely with law enforcement agencies to identify, arrest, and prosecute all persons involved in recruitment-related fraud and to protect the integrity of the recruitment process,” the statement added.

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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