By Francis Kobena Tandoh
The Ghanaian government is set to deport three foreign nationals and prosecute three others over gold smuggling in the country, according to spokesperson for the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) Wednesday.
Addressing a press conference in the Ghanaian capital of Accra, Prince Minkah announced that six foreign nationals have been arrested for breaching the country’s gold laws.
According to him, three Indian nationals who were arrested before the April 30 deadline for foreigners to exit the country’s local gold trade will be deported, while those arrested after the passage of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140) will be prosecuted under Ghanaian law.
“The first batch of three suspects was arrested in the Ashanti Region before the enforcement of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025. They will be repatriated to their home country to reunite with their families. The remaining three will face prosecution under the new gold trading laws, which reserve local gold trading exclusively for the Gold Board,” said Minkah.
The GOLDBOD spokesperson emphasized that the new regulation strictly prohibits foreign nationals from participating in Ghana’s local gold trade.
“If you’re a foreigner and caught trading gold illegally, you will face the law,” he added.
The Ghanaian authorities have vowed to intensify surveillance to prevent further smuggling attempts.
The Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025, was introduced to regulate gold trading and curb illegal exports.
Foreigners were given until April 30 this year to exit the local gold market, with strict penalties for violators. Enditem
Source: Self
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