Two Friends Granted GH¢200,000 Bail Over Alleged Gold Ore Theft
The accused allegedly attempted to remove eight sacks of gold-bearing materials from a mining concession in Esaase.
- Two men granted GH¢100,000 bail each.
- Accused of stealing eight sacks of gold ore.
- Case adjourned to July 20, 2026.
The Nkawie Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region has granted bail totalling GH¢200,000 to two friends accused of stealing eight sacks of gold-bearing ore from a mining site.
The accused, Paul Udeze, 27, and Robert Mensah, 26, were each granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties after pleading not guilty to charges of conspiracy to steal and stealing.
They are expected to reappear before the court, presided over by Mr. Robert Addo, on July 20, 2026.
Presenting the facts, Police Chief Inspector Anthony Ohene Gyan told the court that the complainant, Jonas Alban, is the Security Supervisor at Asanko Gold Mining Limited at Esaase in the Amansie West District.
The prosecution said the accused, who are friends and alleged illegal miners residing at Tetrem near Esaase, were arrested on June 15, 2026, at about midnight after they were allegedly spotted by the complainant and other security personnel carrying eight sacks containing gold-bearing materials from the mining site.
According to the prosecution, the suspects were apprehended by the security team and handed over to the Ahwerewa Police for further investigation.
Chief Inspector Gyan told the court that the accused admitted to the offences in their caution statements. Following investigations, they were formally charged and brought before the court to stand trial.
