Three Indian Nationals Arrested for Illegal Gold Trading in Ghana

Three Indian nationals—Goutam Katriya, Miraj Sarvaych, and Manash Damani—have been arrested in Kumasi, Ghana, for allegedly operating an illegal gold trading and smuggling operation. Acting on a tip-off, Ghanaian authorities raided a private residence converted into a gold trading hub, seizing over 4 kilograms of gold, approximately 1.9 million cedis, foreign currency, and other equipment. Investigators revealed the suspects lacked valid licenses, residence or work permits, and tax records required to legally trade gold in Ghana. The company they operated under, Unique MM, is registered in the name of a Ghanaian national believed to be fronting for Katriya, the real owner. The suspects, who have reportedly conducted gold trading in Ghana for over a decade, were remanded into custody by the Achimota Circuit Court. Authorities have emphasized that this arrest marks the beginning of a broader crackdown on illegal gold trading and smuggling in the country.