Whistleblowers Will Receive 10% of the Value of Seized Gold, Cash ...

Whistleblowers will receive 10% of the value of seized gold, cash ...

Ghana establishes anti-smuggling force for gold trade

GHANA unveiled a new security-supported task force on Tuesday designed to combat illicit gold commerce, as the continent’s leading gold producer seeks to reclaim billions in losses from illegal trafficking, according to a report by Reuters. The initiative, launched by Ghana President John Dramani Mahama, represents the West African country’s inaugural nationwide campaign against gold smuggling. Earlier governmental initiatives aimed at cleaning …

Ghana declares zero tolerance for illegal gold trading   - Ghana Business News

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday declared zero tolerance for illegal gold trading in Ghana.  He gave the caution in his address at the inauguration of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Task Forces as part of measures by the Government to protect the country’s gold resources from illegal exploration.  “Let this serve as a warning to all those involved in gold smuggling and illegal trade: the law will be enforced without fear or favour,” the …

Gold taskforce officers to wear body cameras – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a sweeping set of measures to ensure transparency and accountability in the operations of the newly inaugurated Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Taskforce. The president declared that all taskforce members will operate under strict oversight, including the use of body-worn cameras during every operation while speaking at the official launch held at the National Security Secretariat on Tuesday, July 8. “Every…

Gov’t offers 10% gold or cash reward for reporting Illegal miners

President John Mahama has launched the GoldBod Task Force to protect Ghana's gold, with a promise to reward whistleblowers who will report illegal mining activities.

GoldBod officers to wear body cameras – President Mahama

By: Ashiadey Dotse  President John Dramani Mahama has announced that all officers in the newly launched GoldBod Task Force will wear body cameras during their operations. This move, he said, is to ensure transparency and accountability in the fight against illegal gold smuggling.‎ ‎Speaking at the inauguration ceremony at the National Security Secretariat on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, President Mahama described the step as a bold effort to stop corr…