W/R: GoldBod Taskforce Arrests 10 Chinese Gold Smugglers in Crack Down
The Ghana GoldBod Taskforce has apprehended 10 Chinese nationals suspected of smuggling gold in Asankragua, a town in the Western Region of Ghana.
This followed a clamp down on illicit trade and resource exploitation in the country, the CEO of the Board, Sammy Gyamfi, announced at a presser on July 2, 2025.
He said authorities seized 1.3 kilograms of gold valued at approximately 1.4 million cedis, alongside 1.3 million cedis in cash and a selection of casino cards.
Sammy said the materials recovered raise alarm about a deeper depth of illegal operations within Ghana’s gold industry.
“Today marks a significant step in our fight against illegal gold trading. We will not tolerate any individual or group that seeks to undermine our laws and exploit our resources.
“The GoldBod Taskforce is here to protect our gold from illegal exploitation, and we will hold accountable anyone who bypasses our regulations.”
According to him, the operation signifies a profound shift in Ghana’s stance on illegal gold trading, which has long threatened the nation’s wealth and the livelihoods of countless local miners and businesses.
Source: https://opemsuo.com/author/hajara-fuseini/
