2 arrested for impersonating Ghana Gold Board Taskforce officers in extortion scheme
The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly posing as members of the Ghana Gold Board Taskforce and using their false identities to extort money from unsuspecting gold dealers.
The suspects, identified as Foster Delord, 40, and Prince Worvi, 38, were apprehended after the police received a tip-off that the pair were making rounds at gold buying shops, claiming to be government-sanctioned operatives.
According to the police, the suspects presented themselves as ex-military officers working with the Gold Board Taskforce. During their arrest, law enforcement retrieved several incriminating items including a pair of handcuffs, a canister of pepper spray, an electric shock device, a military-style uniform, and GH₵500 in cash believed to have been obtained through extortion.
"The two suspects, Foster Delord and Prince Worvi, were arrested following a complaint received by the police that they were visiting different gold buyers claiming to be officials of the Gold Board Taskforce," the police said in a statement.
The suspects have since been arraigned before the Tarkwa Circuit Court and have been remanded into police custody to assist with further investigations.
The police have urged the public, especially those in the gold trading sector, to be vigilant and cautious when dealing with individuals claiming to represent state institutions.
“The Regional Police Command wishes to advise the public to be cautious of individuals claiming to be officials of government agencies without proper identification,” the statement warned.
Authorities say investigations are ongoing and have assured the public of their commitment to clamping down on impersonation and extortion schemes within the mining sector.
