The Accra Circuit Court Eight has granted bail to eleven individuals accused of defrauding a Sri Lankan Member of Parliament, Muhammed Hizbullah, of USD 2 million in a gold transaction scam.
Each of the accused—Abdul Rauf Adam, Alhmamoudi Saleh, Yaw Attah Antwi, Osman Suleman, Nhyiraba Dwamena Ra-III, Benzcarl Dwamena, Sanfo Mubassir, Sallah Mammoudi, Ahmed Issah, Umaru Pafadenam, and Salifu Suleman—was granted bail in the sum of GH¢ 500,000 with two sureties. One surety must justify with a landed property and deposit the original title certificate with the court’s registry.
The eleven face charges of conspiracy to commit crime, defrauding by false pretence, and attempted fraud. Their pleas were not taken as investigations continue. They are expected to reappear before the court on November 20, 2025.
Police Chief Inspector Jacob Kuubal, presenting the facts, told the court that the complainants were officers from the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). The accused, he said, operated in and around the Weija SCC area and were part of a syndicate engaged in defrauding individuals under the pretext of selling gold.
Investigations revealed that in 2023, Alhmamoudi Saleh and his accomplices allegedly lured Dr Hizbullah into a deal for the supply of gold worth USD 2 million. After receiving payment, the accused failed to deliver the gold and cut all contact with the Sri Lankan lawmaker.
Later, the syndicate reportedly re-established communication with Dr Hizbullah, proposing another deal involving 50 kilograms of gold. To lend credibility to the scheme, they signed a Memorandum of Understanding with him.
Following a formal complaint, a team from the National Security Secretariat apprehended the suspects at Weija SCC on October 16, 2025. Two yellowish metal bars suspected to be gold were retrieved during the operation. Police have since submitted the items for forensic testing to confirm their authenticity.
