The Ghana Gold Board has launched a manhunt for four individuals over alleged criminal activities.

According to the institution, the four wanted individuals include two Ghanaians and two Indian nationals.

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Muhammed Nandoli Rafeeq and Muhammed Afsal Puthalan are Indian nationals while Abdul Karim and Sadique Abubakari are Ghanaians.

The individuals are reportedly wanted for alleged offenses ranging from gold smuggling and illegal gold trading, among other related crimes.

According to the Gold Board, Muhammed Nandoli Rafeeq, also known as Salam, is believed to be hiding in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

“The above-named person is wanted by the Ghana Police Service and Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) for the alleged offences of gold smuggling, illegal gold trading, among others,” Goldbod posters bearing the pictures of the individuals disclosed.

The other three individuals are reportedly believed to be hiding in Ashaiman, Amrahia, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, and other locations.

The Gold Board announced that it will reward anyone who assists them and the Ghana Police Service in apprehending any of the suspects with GH¢1,000,000 per individual, amounting to a total bounty of GH¢4,000,000 for all four persons.

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“Any person(s) with information on the whereabouts of the said Muhammed Nandoli Rafeeq should contact the nearest Police Station and/or the GoldBod Head Office located at 1 Thorpe Road, Accra - High Street (former Bank of Ghana Head Office). REWARD GH¢ 1,000,000,” it added.

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