The Ghana Police Service has launched a full-scale investigation into an alleged unauthorised withdrawal of GH₵400,000 from a mobile money account, a case that has now been linked to a suspected gold robbery and fraud scheme.
The probe was initiated by the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, following complaints surrounding the controversial transaction.
Preliminary findings reveal that the GH₵400,000 forms part of proceeds from a gold-related fraud incident reported in December 2025. According to police sources, the complainant, Francis Ayaaba from Ejisu, alleged that he was lured to a residence at Ntoaso near Nsawam under the guise of purchasing gold.
Ayaaba told investigators that he paid a total of GH₵900,000—comprising GH₵500,000 in cash and GH₵400,000 via mobile money—for the gold. However, shortly after the transaction, armed men reportedly stormed the location and robbed him of the gold.
Police investigations traced the GH₵400,000 mobile money transfer to accounts linked to Derrick Okyere Dapaah, popularly known as “Pablo,” a mobile money merchant based in Kumasi. Authorities say further analysis uncovered that the funds were subsequently moved across two additional accounts belonging to Dapaah.
The money was eventually withdrawn by one Abudu Dauda, who allegedly used a Ghana Card bearing the name Isagali Promise. During interrogation, Dauda claimed he acted on the instructions of an individual identified as Alhaji Ibrahim.
Following these developments, police secured a court order to freeze all mobile numbers involved, reverse the transaction, and retrieve the GH₵400,000, which is currently being held as evidence pending the outcome of the case.
Further operations led to the arrest of Abudu Dauda, Prince Ofori, and William Nene Sakitey Osabotey, a goldsmith believed to own the premises where the transaction occurred. Derrick Okyere Dapaah was also arrested and has been charged with abetment of crime.
All four suspects have since been arraigned before court and granted bail. They are expected to reappear on April 29, 2026.
Meanwhile, police say efforts are ongoing to apprehend two other suspects, identified only as Alex and Alhaji Ibrahim, who remain at large.
The case continues to raise concerns about fraudulent gold dealings and the misuse of mobile money platforms in criminal activities across the country.
