The Ministry of Health (MoH) has praised the Ghana Police Service for the arrest and prosecution of an individual accused of defrauding unemployed health professionals by falsely promising them jobs within the Ghana Health Service.
In a press release issued on Sunday June 7, 2026, the Ministry identified the suspect as Isaac Adu Gyamfi, who is alleged to have collected substantial sums of money from several job seekers under the pretext of facilitating their recruitment into the health sector.
According to the Ministry, preliminary information indicates that the suspect convinced victims he could secure employment opportunities for them, leading many to part with significant amounts of money in anticipation of being recruited.
The Ministry disclosed that investigations into the matter are ongoing. It noted that the suspect has already been arraigned before a court and remanded into police custody pending further proceedings.
While commending the police for the arrest, the Ministry reiterated that recruitment into the health sector follows approved and transparent procedures.
It stressed that no individual, group, or intermediary has been authorized to sell recruitment slots, offer protocol placements, or influence employment decisions in exchange for money.
The Ministry further cautioned health professionals and job seekers against making payments to anyone claiming to facilitate recruitment into the health sector.
It urged persons approached by such individuals to immediately report the matter to the nearest police station or notify the Ministry through its official communication channels.
The statement also revealed that the Ministry is actively pursuing other cases involving recruitment fraud and related acts of deception. It said it remains committed to collaborating with law enforcement agencies to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals involved in such illegal activities.
According to the Ministry, these efforts form part of broader measures to safeguard the integrity of the recruitment process and protect the public from falling victim to employment scams.
The statement was signed by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Tony Goodman, who reaffirmed the Ministry’s determination to work closely with security agencies to clamp down on recruitment-related fraud across the country.
Source: Mavis Fantevi