Overseas Gold Seller Fraud Lawyers, Gold Non-Delivery, Fake Export Documents, International Payment Tracing, Police Complaints and Civil Recovery Across Africa
Have you paid for gold abroad but never received the gold?
Perhaps you travelled to Ghana, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Morocco or another country to meet a gold seller or intermediary.
You may have inspected what appeared to be genuine gold bars, received photographs of bullion, visited a warehouse or security facility, or been introduced to someone claiming to own or control a substantial gold consignment.
You may even have been told that the gold was ready for collection or export.
However, when the transaction was due to be completed, problems arose.
The seller may have claimed that ownership documents were missing, that export permits had expired, that storage fees were outstanding, that customs clearance was required or that an additional payment was needed before delivery could take place.
After making further payments, you may still have received neither the gold nor a refund.
Clinton Consultancy assists international buyers, investors and businesses with overseas gold seller fraud allegations, gold non-delivery disputes, missing export documentation, payment tracing, police complaint preparation and civil recovery strategy involving African and international jurisdictions.
Headquartered in Ghana, with a presence in Sierra Leone and legal referral relationships across Africa, Clinton Consultancy provides international clients with a coordinated platform for reviewing failed gold transactions and assessing practical legal remedies.
Our clients may be based in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, Australia, the Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, India or elsewhere.
I Paid for Gold but Never Received It. What Can I Do?
Where an international buyer has paid for gold but received nothing, the immediate legal questions concern the payment, the agreement, the ownership of the alleged gold and the reason delivery did not occur.
Not every failed gold transaction involves criminal fraud.
Some disputes arise because of genuine export restrictions, contractual disagreements, failed financing arrangements, quality disputes, regulatory problems or disagreements concerning delivery conditions.
Other matters may involve deliberate deception, false ownership claims, forged documents, fictitious gold, unauthorised intermediaries or payments induced by false representations.
The appropriate legal response depends on the evidence.
A preliminary assessment should establish:
- Who offered the gold for sale.
- Whether that person had legal authority to sell it.
- What quantity, quality and price were agreed.
- Whether the gold was independently verified.
- What documents were provided.
- Which payments were made and to whom.
- Why delivery failed.
- Whether the seller remains contactable.
- Whether the recipient has identifiable assets.
- Which country offers the most appropriate legal route.
Clinton Consultancy helps clients organise this information and determine whether a formal demand, bank enquiry, police complaint, civil claim or coordinated cross-border strategy may be appropriate.
Met a Gold Seller in Person but Could Not Obtain the Gold?
Meeting a gold seller in person does not automatically make a transaction legitimate.
A buyer may travel abroad, meet representatives, inspect apparent gold bars or observe a purported assay demonstration.
However, physical inspection alone does not establish that the seller owns the gold, has legal authority to transfer it, or can lawfully arrange export.
The gold may belong to another person.
It may be held subject to a dispute, security interest, regulatory restriction or custodial arrangement.
The seller may be an unauthorised intermediary who has no right to dispose of the material.
Alternatively, the metal shown to the buyer may not be the same material later promised for delivery.
Even where genuine gold exists, the proposed transaction may still fail because the legal or commercial arrangements were defective.
Clinton Consultancy assists with assessing the documentary position, contractual obligations, representations made by the seller and available evidence of actual ownership and control.
Where appropriate, we identify the need for independent physical verification by suitably qualified professionals.
Does Seeing Gold Bars Prove the Seller Owns Them?
No.
A photograph, video, physical inspection or purported assay certificate does not, by itself, establish legal ownership.
A buyer should distinguish between three questions:
Does the gold exist?
Who owns it?
Can the seller lawfully transfer and export it?
These are separate issues.
A person may possess gold without owning it. A seller may own gold but lack the required regulatory authority to export it. An intermediary may introduce a genuine owner but have no mandate to receive the purchase price.
Clinton Consultancy helps international buyers assess these distinctions.
Where ownership is disputed, additional documents or local legal enquiries may be necessary before a civil claim or transaction can proceed.
Missing Gold Ownership Documents
A common problem in failed gold transactions is the inability to produce convincing proof of title.
The buyer may receive a handwritten ownership declaration, an inheritance certificate, a storage receipt, a mining document or a purported government certificate.
These documents should be examined carefully.
Depending on the transaction, relevant evidence may include:
- Purchase agreements and invoices.
- Evidence of lawful acquisition.
- Documents identifying the original seller or source.
- Mining or dealer records.
- Chain-of-title documentation.
- Custody and storage records.
- Authorised signatory information.
- Exporter or dealer licensing records.
- Independent assay documentation.
- Records linking the physical gold to the alleged owner.
No single document necessarily proves the entire transaction.
A legitimate ownership assessment may require comparing records from several parties and institutions.
Clinton Consultancy assists clients with preliminary document review and coordination of independent verification enquiries.
Fake Gold Export Documents and Suspicious Certificates
International gold transactions sometimes involve documents that appear official but cannot be independently authenticated.
Examples include purported export licences, gold ownership certificates, customs clearance letters, refinery reports, storage certificates, tax invoices and security company receipts.
A document may bear an impressive stamp or government-style reference number.
That does not establish authenticity.
A certificate may have expired, been altered, been issued to another party or been presented outside the transaction for which it was originally created.
In some cases, documents may be entirely fabricated.
Clinton Consultancy helps clients review the available documents and identify the authorities, registries or institutions from which independent confirmation should be sought.
Where a document purportedly originates from Ghana, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Mali, Uganda or another jurisdiction, verification should be assessed under the applicable local regulatory framework.
Ghana Gold Seller Fraud and Missing Gold Export Documents
Ghana is an important jurisdiction for international gold transactions, and disputes may arise concerning gold ownership, dealer authorisation, export arrangements, advance payments, non-delivery and purported customs requirements.
Ghana’s gold trading and export framework has undergone significant changes.
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) operates under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), and has important responsibilities concerning gold trading, licensing, assaying, valuation and export.
Consequently, buyers should not assume that an old licence, certificate or document issued under a previous regulatory arrangement remains sufficient for a proposed transaction.
The applicable requirements depend on the nature of the gold, the transaction, the parties involved and the current regulatory framework.
Clinton Consultancy assists with Ghana gold transaction due diligence, seller and licensing review, ownership questions, payment disputes and recovery strategy.
Where funds have already been lost, we assess whether the evidence supports a demand against the recipient, a police complaint, civil proceedings or other lawful recovery measures.
Sierra Leone Gold Seller Fraud and Export Disputes
Sierra Leone is another important jurisdiction for precious minerals transactions.
International buyers may encounter gold dealers, exporters, buying agents, mining companies and intermediaries offering gold for export.
Gold export arrangements require appropriate legal and regulatory compliance.
The National Minerals Agency, including its Precious Minerals Trading functions, provides an official framework relating to mineral dealers, exporters and relevant export procedures.
Where a seller claims that export cannot proceed because of licensing, valuation, certification or documentation problems, the buyer should seek independent verification of the specific issue.
The fact that the seller requests money for a purported regulatory fee does not establish that the fee is genuinely due.
Clinton Consultancy assists clients through our Sierra Leone legal presence with gold transaction disputes, document review, local coordination, police complaint preparation and civil recovery assessment.
Guinea Gold Seller Verification and Ownership Fraud
Guinea may be relevant where a transaction concerns purported gold ownership, mining rights, local intermediaries, identity documents or alleged inheritance assets.
A buyer should establish whether the proposed seller is properly identified, whether the claimed asset exists and whether any documents establish a lawful right to sell or export it.
Where money has been paid to a third party, the relationship between the seller, recipient and purported gold owner becomes particularly important.
Clinton Consultancy can coordinate appropriate Guinea-related documentary and legal enquiries through relevant local professionals.
Mali and Burkina Faso Gold Export Fraud
Mali and Burkina Faso may arise in international gold trading disputes involving alleged sellers, mining operations, export documentation, transport arrangements or advance payments.
The buyer should not rely solely on photographs, informal assurances or documents whose issuing authority has not been independently verified.
Where a proposed gold purchase involves these jurisdictions, due diligence should address the legal source of the gold, seller authorisation, transaction structure, payment recipient and applicable export requirements.
If the transaction has failed, Clinton Consultancy can assist with reviewing the evidence and assessing the appropriate recovery route.
Uganda and Tanzania Gold Transaction Disputes
Uganda and Tanzania may arise in matters involving gold sales, refinery arrangements, mining companies, dealers, export documentation and international payment instructions.
Disputes may concern failure to deliver, false representations, missing permits, inconsistent assay results or demands for additional fees.
The applicable regulatory position should be verified under the laws of the relevant country.
Clinton Consultancy assists international clients with preliminary gold transaction analysis, document review, payment tracing strategy and coordination with local lawyers where required.
Democratic Republic of Congo Gold and Mineral Transaction Fraud
The Democratic Republic of Congo may be involved in transactions concerning gold and other minerals.
These transactions can raise complex questions about mining origin, licensing, chain of custody, intermediaries, sanctions exposure, responsible sourcing and cross-border export arrangements.
International buyers should undertake enhanced due diligence where the transaction, source or payment structure presents elevated risks.
The legal assessment may require specialist local and international advice.
Clinton Consultancy helps clients identify the relevant documentary, regulatory and recovery issues before recommending further action.
Côte d’Ivoire Gold and Commodity Fraud
Côte d’Ivoire may arise in gold and commodity matters involving intermediaries, alleged ownership claims, cross-border payments and international buyers.
Some transactions involve persons located in Côte d’Ivoire while the claimed gold or receiving bank account is located in another country.
The various jurisdictions should be assessed separately.
Clinton Consultancy assists with Côte d’Ivoire-related due diligence, evidence organisation and coordination of appropriate legal remedies.
Morocco and Malaysia Connections in Overseas Gold Fraud
An international gold transaction may involve a purported seller or asset in Africa but banking arrangements in Morocco or Malaysia.
For example, a buyer may be instructed to pay a Moroccan company for documentation or storage services, while a separate intermediary operates in Kuala Lumpur.
Where the actual payment destinations differ from the alleged location of the gold, the transaction requires careful examination.
Important questions include:
Why was the money sent to that country?
Who controlled the receiving account?
What was the recipient’s alleged role?
Was a genuine service provided?
Was the payment authorised under the agreement?
Can the recipient be identified through available records?
Clinton Consultancy helps clients prepare a financial schedule identifying the relevant beneficiaries and assess whether banking enquiries, local legal advice or civil recovery action may be worthwhile.
What If the Seller Says the Gold Is in a Vault or Security Warehouse?
Some gold transactions involve representations that a consignment is held in a private security facility, bonded warehouse or vault.
The buyer may be provided with storage certificates, security invoices or release instructions.
Before making further payments, the existence of the facility, its authority to hold the gold, the identity of the depositor and the relevant storage arrangements should be independently verified.
A genuine storage facility may have enforceable contractual rights or lawful procedures concerning the release of goods.
However, the existence of an invoice or storage receipt alone does not prove that the claimed gold is held there.
Where the facility cannot be independently contacted or the documents contain inconsistencies, further payments should not be made without proper verification.
Clinton Consultancy can assist with reviewing the documents, identifying relevant enquiries and assessing potential claims against the parties involved.
Gold Legalisation Fees, Customs Charges and Repeated Payment Requests
A common concern in suspected gold fraud is the repeated demand for additional payments.
After receiving an advance, the seller may claim that the gold cannot be exported because a certificate, government approval, insurance policy or tax payment is outstanding.
Once that amount is paid, another problem may arise.
The buyer may then be told that the consignment is detained, that a new permit is required or that a lawyer must be appointed.
These explanations should be independently verified.
Legitimate gold exports may involve licensing, customs declarations, taxation, assay procedures, transport arrangements and other regulatory requirements.
However, the buyer should not assume that every requested fee is genuine simply because it is described as an official charge.
Requests for payment to personal accounts or unrelated third parties require particular scrutiny.
Clinton Consultancy assists clients with examining the legal basis of payment requests and determining whether the documentation supports them.
I Paid a Gold Intermediary Rather Than the Seller. Can I Recover the Money?
Gold transactions often involve brokers, agents, introducers, consultants, transport providers and other intermediaries.
The buyer may have dealt with one person but transferred money to another.
This creates important questions concerning authority, contractual responsibility and receipt of funds.
The preliminary legal review should establish:
- Who was legally selling the gold.
- Who negotiated the transaction.
- Who issued the invoice.
- Who gave the payment instructions.
- Who received the money.
- Whether the intermediary had authority to collect funds.
- What contractual promises were made.
- Whether a refund obligation arose.
- Whether any misrepresentation can be established.
An intermediary is not automatically liable for every failed transaction.
However, where the evidence establishes contractual responsibility, actionable misrepresentation or another recognised legal basis, civil recovery may be considered.
Clinton Consultancy assists with reviewing the relevant agreements, communications and financial evidence before recommending proceedings.
Can You Sue a Foreign Gold Seller for Non-Delivery?
Potentially, yes.
Where there is a valid contract and the seller fails to perform, the buyer may have contractual remedies under the governing law.
Depending on the facts and jurisdiction, possible remedies may include repayment, damages, specific relief or another appropriate remedy.
The buyer may also have claims involving misrepresentation or other wrongful conduct where the evidence supports them.
However, a successful legal claim requires more than evidence that money was sent.
Relevant questions include:
- Was there an enforceable agreement?
- Who were the contracting parties?
- What quantity and quality of gold were promised?
- What delivery conditions applied?
- When was delivery due?
- Were there agreed conditions precedent?
- Did the buyer satisfy their obligations?
- Why did delivery fail?
- Which law governs the contract?
- Which court or tribunal has jurisdiction?
- Are there identifiable assets against which a judgment could be enforced?
Clinton Consultancy assists with preliminary contractual and litigation analysis, including coordination with appropriately qualified local counsel.
Is Gold Non-Delivery a Civil Dispute or Criminal Fraud?
This distinction is important.
A legitimate seller may fail to deliver because of financial problems, supply difficulties, regulatory restrictions or contractual disputes.
Such circumstances may give rise to civil liability without necessarily establishing criminal fraud.
By contrast, evidence that a person never intended to supply gold, fabricated ownership documents, misrepresented the existence of the asset or deliberately obtained money through deception may justify consideration of criminal reporting.
The two possibilities should not be confused.
Clinton Consultancy helps clients assess the available evidence and identify whether the matter is best pursued through civil proceedings, criminal reporting or a combination of lawful steps.
We avoid presenting unresolved allegations as established criminal findings.
Gold Fraud Police Complaints Across Africa
Where the evidence supports suspected criminal wrongdoing, a complaint to the relevant police or financial-crime authority may be appropriate.
A properly prepared complaint should include:
- The buyer’s identity and contact details.
- A chronology of the transaction.
- The seller’s stated identity.
- Relevant company information.
- Copies of contracts and invoices.
- Proof of payment.
- The promised quantity and price.
- Purported gold ownership documents.
- Export and storage records.
- Relevant communications.
- An explanation of why fraud is suspected.
- The jurisdictions involved.
International buyers should not assume that a police complaint will automatically result in repayment.
Police investigations and civil recovery proceedings have different objectives and legal requirements.
Clinton Consultancy assists with evidence preparation and coordination of appropriate reporting channels.
Tracing International Payments After a Failed Gold Transaction
The payment trail may be one of the strongest sources of evidence in a gold non-delivery dispute.
Funds may have been sent through international bank wires, SWIFT transfers, money transfer services or other arrangements.
The available records should identify the originating institution, destination bank, named beneficiary, payment amount and transaction references.
Where possible, the buyer should also preserve messages showing why a particular account was selected.
A payment to a company in one country may have been requested by an alleged seller in another country.
This may be legitimate, but the relationship requires explanation.
Clinton Consultancy assists with consolidating these records, identifying missing evidence and assessing lawful payment tracing and recovery options.
Can a Lawyer Freeze a Gold Seller’s Bank Account?
A lawyer cannot independently freeze a bank account.
In appropriate circumstances, a competent court or other legally authorised authority may have power to order preservation, disclosure or restraint of assets.
The requirements differ between jurisdictions.
Potential applicants may need to establish a sufficient legal claim, provide evidence and comply with procedural or financial obligations.
Where a bank account or asset is located abroad, specialist local legal advice will generally be necessary.
Clinton Consultancy helps clients assess whether the evidence justifies exploring preservation measures before incurring the expense of an application.
What If the Seller Has Disappeared?
A seller’s disappearance may complicate the matter, but it does not automatically eliminate potential legal options.
A buyer may still possess an agreement, an invoice, a bank transfer record, company details or other evidence identifying a potential defendant.
The first question is whether the person or entity can be reliably identified.
Further questions concern the jurisdiction, available records and possible assets.
A company that received funds may be a separate legal person from the individual who communicated with the buyer.
The legal consequences must be assessed carefully.
Clinton Consultancy assists with identifying available evidence, preliminary company verification, payment recipient review and appropriate local counsel coordination.
What Documents Should You Provide to a Gold Fraud Lawyer?
International clients should preserve all available documents.
These may include:
Transaction documents: Purchase agreements, memoranda of understanding, invoices, quotations and delivery instructions.
Seller information: Names, company registration details, telephone numbers, emails, websites and identification materials.
Gold-related records: Purported certificates of ownership, mining or dealer licences, export permits, assay reports, refinery documents, storage receipts and shipping documents.
Financial records: Bank statements, SWIFT confirmations, money transfer receipts, account details, invoices and payment instructions.
Communications: WhatsApp messages, emails, social media conversations, photographs, videos and voice notes.
Travel and meeting evidence: Meeting arrangements, dates, locations, relevant travel records and contemporaneous notes of what occurred.
Prior recovery efforts: Demand letters, bank complaints, police reports and correspondence with other lawyers.
The original electronic versions should be retained wherever possible.
Clinton Consultancy can begin an initial review with the documents already available while identifying further records necessary to complete the assessment.
Gold Seller Due Diligence Before You Send Money
The best protection against a costly gold dispute is independent due diligence before payment.
A prospective buyer should consider whether the transaction structure provides adequate safeguards concerning:
- Seller identity and legal authority.
- Company registration and beneficial ownership.
- Gold ownership and provenance.
- Applicable trading and export licensing.
- Physical custody and chain of custody.
- Independent assay and valuation.
- Contractual delivery obligations.
- Payment recipients and banking arrangements.
- Insurance and logistics.
- Dispute resolution and enforcement.
International responsible mineral sourcing standards, including OECD guidance, also emphasise risk-based due diligence throughout the mineral supply chain.
Clinton Consultancy assists buyers with reviewing these issues and identifying additional safeguards before funds are committed.
Can Payment Be Made Safely Through Escrow?
Escrow or other controlled payment arrangements may reduce certain transaction risks when properly structured.
However, simply using the word “escrow” does not make a payment arrangement secure.
The buyer should verify the identity and authorisation of the escrow provider, the conditions for release, the ownership of the account and the documentation required before funds are transferred.
For gold transactions, release conditions may need to address title, independent assay, export compliance, delivery and documentary verification.
A separate written agreement should govern any genuine escrow or paymaster arrangement.
Clinton Consultancy can assist with reviewing the proposed legal structure and coordinating appropriate professional advice.
Our ordinary professional retainer arrangements should not be confused with the custody of gold-sale proceeds or client transaction escrow.
What If the Gold Seller Offered a Refund but Never Paid?
A promise to refund money may be relevant to the legal assessment.
The buyer should preserve all repayment promises, acknowledgements of debt, settlement proposals and relevant communications.
Where the seller expressly acknowledges an obligation to repay, that evidence may assist in evaluating a civil recovery claim.
However, the legal effect depends on the wording, parties, applicable law and circumstances.
A lawyer should also consider whether the seller has the means to comply with a judgment.
Clinton Consultancy assists with reviewing repayment agreements, demands, settlement possibilities and potential civil proceedings.
International Gold Seller Fraud Involving Several Countries
A transaction may involve:
A buyer based in the United States.
A gold seller claiming to operate in Ghana.
An intermediary based in Côte d’Ivoire.
Ownership documents purportedly issued in Guinea.
A beneficiary bank account in Morocco.
A meeting or inspection in Malaysia.
In such a case, each country may be relevant for a different reason.
The country where the money was received may offer different recovery options from the country where the gold allegedly originated.
The country where the seller resides may differ from the jurisdiction governing the contract.
The appropriate legal strategy should identify these distinctions before substantial expenditure is incurred.
Clinton Consultancy provides a central point of coordination for international clients who need a structured assessment of the countries, persons and institutions involved.
How Clinton Consultancy Handles Overseas Gold Seller Fraud and Recovery
Our approach is generally divided into stages.
Stage One: Initial Evidence and Contract Review
We review the available transaction documents, seller representations, payment records and supporting communications.
We identify the core factual allegations and distinguish verified evidence from information requiring independent confirmation.
Stage Two: Gold Ownership and Document Assessment
We examine the purported ownership documents, storage arrangements, export records, licensing representations and other material relating to the alleged gold.
Where independent verification is required, we identify the relevant institutions or local professionals.
Stage Three: Financial Payment Reconciliation
We prepare a preliminary payment schedule showing dates, amounts, banks, account beneficiaries, payment methods, refunds and missing records.
The aim is to establish a credible evidential basis for the claimed loss.
Stage Four: Parties and Jurisdictional Mapping
We identify the seller, intermediary, relevant businesses and receiving account holders.
We assess which countries are connected to the transaction and where legal remedies may potentially be available.
Stage Five: Police and Civil Recovery Assessment
We consider whether the available facts support a formal demand, police complaint, contractual claim, misrepresentation claim or other appropriate legal remedy.
Potential enforcement and asset recovery issues are also considered.
Stage Six: Written Recovery Strategy
We prepare preliminary findings and recommendations, identifying the relevant evidence, outstanding enquiries, possible defendants, legal options and anticipated further costs.
Much of this initial work can be undertaken remotely.
Physical gold inspections, specialist investigations, formal overseas complaints, court proceedings, freezing applications and foreign counsel instructions generally require separate arrangements and agreed budgets.
Why Choose Clinton Consultancy for Overseas Gold Fraud Recovery?
Clinton Consultancy is a Ghana-headquartered Pan-African legal and business advisory firm supporting international clients in complex commercial, commodities and cross-border legal matters.
We assist with:
Gold seller due diligence: Preliminary verification of the seller, company, transaction documents and licensing representations.
Gold ownership disputes: Reviewing chain-of-title questions, purported ownership certificates and relevant contractual rights.
Gold non-delivery: Assessing contractual obligations and possible recovery remedies where goods have not been supplied.
Fake export documentation: Identifying suspicious documents and appropriate independent verification procedures.
International payment tracing: Reviewing bank transfers, beneficiary information and financial records.
Police complaint preparation: Compiling structured evidence and coordinating appropriate reporting steps.
Civil recovery and litigation: Assessing viable claims, defendants, jurisdiction and enforcement prospects.
Local counsel coordination: Working with qualified legal professionals in relevant African and international jurisdictions where necessary.
Cross-border legal strategy: Bringing together the financial, documentary, contractual and jurisdictional elements of a complex matter.
We understand that international gold transactions can involve significant sums and that repeated demands for payment may create substantial financial pressure.
Our approach is to identify what can be proved, determine the available legal options and recommend commercially proportionate next steps.
We do not guarantee recovery of funds, existence of gold, arrest of suspects or success in litigation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Overseas Gold Seller Fraud
Can I recover money paid for gold that was never delivered?
Possibly. The available remedies depend on the contract, representations made, payment evidence, applicable jurisdiction and the financial position of the proposed defendant.
What if I physically saw gold bars before paying?
Physical inspection may be relevant evidence, but it does not establish ownership, authenticity, purity, export authority or the seller’s right to transfer the material.
Is it fraud if the seller says export documents are missing?
Not necessarily. A genuine regulatory or contractual difficulty may explain non-delivery. Fraud requires consideration of the representations, intentions and relevant legal elements.
Can I sue a gold seller in Ghana or Sierra Leone from overseas?
Potentially. International clients may instruct local counsel remotely, subject to the relevant jurisdiction’s requirements and the merits of the claim.
What if I paid a company in Morocco for gold located elsewhere?
The receiving company’s role, payment instructions, contractual relationship and connection to the transaction should be reviewed. Morocco may be relevant to the financial recovery strategy.
Can a lawyer verify a gold export certificate?
A lawyer can review the document and coordinate verification through competent authorities or other appropriate official sources, subject to applicable procedures and access.
What if the seller’s name is different from the bank account holder?
That discrepancy warrants explanation. It does not automatically establish fraud, but it may be material to tracing the payment and determining potential legal responsibility.
Can I recover storage or legalisation fees?
Recovery depends on the circumstances, the legal basis for the payment, the recipient and the available evidence.
Can Clinton Consultancy prepare police complaints and court proceedings?
We can assist with preliminary evidence preparation, complaint coordination and civil recovery assessment. Formal proceedings and foreign counsel services are separately scoped where required.
Do I need to travel back to Africa to pursue my claim?
Not necessarily for the preliminary legal assessment. Later procedural requirements depend on the relevant jurisdiction and type of action.
How much does international gold fraud recovery cost?
Fees depend on the number of countries, transactions, documents, parties and legal measures involved. We generally recommend a defined preliminary assessment before substantial further expenditure.
Can Clinton Consultancy guarantee the return of my money?
No. We provide legal analysis, evidence preparation, due diligence and recovery strategy, but outcomes depend on the law, evidence, institutions involved and availability of recoverable assets.
Contact Clinton Consultancy — Overseas Gold Seller Fraud, Non-Delivery and Civil Recovery
Have you paid for gold abroad but never received it?
Did you meet the seller or inspect alleged gold bars, only to discover that ownership certificates, export documents, customs approvals or storage paperwork were missing?
Have you transferred money to a third-party account or paid repeated fees without receiving the promised gold?
Clinton Consultancy can assist with a confidential preliminary legal assessment of the transaction, payment evidence, documentary position and available cross-border recovery options.
We support international buyers and businesses involved in gold disputes connected with Ghana, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Morocco and wider Africa.
Please provide a brief explanation of the transaction, the countries involved, the approximate financial loss and the categories of supporting documents available.
Our team can then advise on the appropriate initial engagement and next steps.
Email: amanda@clintonconsultancy.com
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Telephone: +233 27 252 2695
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