The Western Central Regional Police Command has taken seven people into custody and brought them before the Special Court for Illegal Mining in Sekondi.

The group—comprising Ibrahim Dauda, Michael Tettey Komlorm, Douglas Ayambila, Elvis Aborta, Nsoh Oto (also called Agorogo), Kwadwo George (alias Sergio), and Emmanuel Van (alias Atta)—is accused of working together to engage in illegal mining operations without proper authorization.

They have been remanded into prison custody and are set to make another court appearance on April 17, 2025.

In a separate case, two Chinese nationals, 38-year-old Huan Ciongjian and 56-year-old Ling Yong, were arrested for mining unlawfully along the Bonsa River.

All foreigners found to be involved in illegal mining activities have since been transferred to the Ghana Immigration Service for further handling.