The Ghana Police Service has uncovered new details in an ongoing investigation into the alleged unauthorised withdrawal of GH₵400,000 from a mobile money account, revealing links to a suspected gold robbery and fraud operation.
According to a statement issued by the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB), the investigation was initiated on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, following complaints surrounding the suspicious transaction.
Preliminary findings indicate that the GH₵400,000 forms part of proceeds from a broader criminal scheme dating back to December 8, 2025. On that day, a complainant, Francis Ayaaba, reported to police that he had been lured to a residence at Ntoaso near Nsawam under the pretext of purchasing gold.
Ayaaba told investigators he paid GH₵500,000 in cash and transferred an additional GH₵400,000 via mobile money for the transaction. However, shortly after completing the payment, armed men allegedly 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, also known as “Pablo,” a mobile money merchant based in Kumasi. Authorities say the funds were subsequently moved across two additional accounts associated with him.
The money was later withdrawn by a suspect identified as Abudu Dauda, who reportedly used a Ghana Card bearing the name Isagali Promise. Dauda told investigators he conducted the withdrawal on behalf of an individual identified as Alhaji Ibrahim.
Law enforcement officials obtained court orders to freeze the mobile money accounts involved, reverse the transaction, and secure the GH₵400,000 as evidence pending the outcome of the case.
Further investigations led to the arrest of four suspects: Abudu Dauda, Prince Ofori, William Nene Sakitey Osabotey—identified as a goldsmith and owner of the premises where the transaction occurred—and Derrick Okyere Dapaah, who has been charged with abetment of crime.
All four accused persons have been granted bail and are expected to reappear before the court on April 29, 2026.
Meanwhile, police say efforts are ongoing to apprehend two additional suspects, identified only as Alex and Alhaji Ibrahim, who remain at large.
The case highlights growing concerns over fraud and criminal activities linked to mobile money transactions in Ghana, as authorities intensify efforts to clamp down on such schemes.
