The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has dismissed as “entirely false and malicious” a social media publication alleging that the proprietor of Dominic Bonsu Ventures absconded with GH¢200 million belonging to the Board.
In a statement issued on Monday, August 3, GoldBod said the claim that Mr. Dominic Bonsu, described online as a former bodyguard to Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, had fled with the money was deliberately intended to mislead the public.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Mr. Dominic Bonsu has never, at any point, served as a bodyguard or personal security officer to the Chief Executive Officer of the GoldBod, Mr. Sammy Gyamfi. Any suggestion to the contrary is completely false,” the statement said.
GoldBod also stated that it has not lost or advanced GH¢200 million, or any amount of money, to Mr. Bonsu or Dominic Bonsu Ventures.
According to the Board, Dominic Bonsu Ventures’ licence was suspended for suspected breaches of its terms and conditions, as well as the GoldBod Trading Directives, in accordance with the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140).
The statement added that following investigations and enforcement action, Mr. Dominic Bonsu was arrested and remanded into lawful custody by the High Court, Accra, where he remains subject to ongoing legal proceedings.
GoldBod said it is “deeply concerned by the deliberate publication of falsehoods designed to distort an ongoing enforcement action, misinform the public and undermine confidence in its operations.”
The Board urged the public to disregard the fabricated claims and to rely solely on information issued through its official communication channels.
It also called on media organizations, bloggers and social media users to verify information before publication and to uphold the highest standards of responsible journalism.
GoldBod reiterated its commitment to enforcing the laws governing Ghana’s gold trading sector fairly, professionally and without fear or favour.
