Galamsey Kingpin Arrested After Attempting to Bribe Task Force with GH₵100,000 at Ayensu River Site
JHNews || This operation underscores NAIMOS’ determination to clamp down on illegal mining networks destroying Ghana’s water bodies. The incident at Bisiasi once again highlights the boldness of illegal miners and the urgent need for strict enforcement and accountability in the fight against galamsey.
HENRY GERCHI 
Eastern Region, Ghana – November 2025: The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested a notorious galamsey kingpin during a major raid at Bisiasi in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region. The suspect was apprehended after blocking and severely polluting the Ayensu River with illegal mining activities.
According to reports, the suspect arrived at the site armed with a pistol and attempted to bribe the NAIMOS task force with GH₵100,000 in a desperate bid to avoid arrest. The offer was rejected, and the task force seized the cash, mining equipment, and other materials used in the operation.
The illegal mining site has since been shut down, with ongoing investigations expected to lead to further arrests and prosecutions.
