The Ministry of Health has commended the Ghana Police Service for the arrest and prosecution of an alleged recruitment fraudster accused of defrauding unemployed health professionals under the guise of securing jobs within the Ghana Health Service.
In a statement issued on 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 after falsely claiming he could facilitate their recruitment into the health sector.
According to the ministry, investigations into the case are ongoing. The suspect has been arraigned before court and remanded into police custody pending further proceedings.
The Ministry of Health reiterated that recruitment into the health sector is conducted strictly through approved and transparent processes and warned the public against dealing with individuals who claim they can secure employment placements in exchange for money.
It stressed that no individual, group or intermediary has been authorised to sell recruitment slots, offer protocol placements or influence employment decisions within the health sector.
The ministry therefore urged health professionals and job seekers to refrain from making payments to anyone claiming to facilitate recruitment into the sector.
It further advised members of the public who are approached by such individuals to immediately report the matter to the nearest police station or notify the ministry through its official communication channels.
The ministry disclosed that it is also pursuing other cases involving recruitment fraud and related acts of deception and remains committed to working closely with law enforcement agencies to investigate, apprehend and prosecute persons engaged in such illegal activities.
The statement added that efforts will continue to protect the integrity of the recruitment process and safeguard the public from employment scams.
The Ministry of Health reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with security agencies to identify and prosecute all individuals involved in recruitment-related fraud while ensuring transparency and fairness in the sector’s employment processes.
