A sweeping investigation has been launched by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) into a suspected multi-million cedi corruption scheme involving the diversion of fifty 20-foot containers of palm oil, valued at GH₵25.8 million, originally declared as transit goods to Burkina Faso.
According to an OSP statement released on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the containers were unlawfully diverted into Ghana’s local market without payment of required duties, costing the state an estimated GH₵10.5 million in lost tax revenue. Preliminary findings point to the involvement of Customs officers, National Security operatives, and clearing agents in orchestrating the illicit operation.
The OSP revealed that the probe stems from an intelligence-led operation in November 2025, which flagged serious irregularities in how the shipment was handled and cleared. As investigations continue, the Office has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public funds and ensuring accountability in the management of imports and transit goods.
In a related operation, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) intercepted 18 articulated trucks, also declared for transit to Niger, at the Akanu Border. Post-inspection checks exposed discrepancies in declared values, tariff classifications, and weights, raising the estimated revenue risk from GH₵2.6 million to over GH₵85 million. Notably, the trucks were allegedly moving without the mandatory customs escort, a grave violation of transit procedures.
The Special Prosecutor’s office has stressed its unwavering focus on safeguarding the public purse and upholding integrity in public administration as the investigation unfolds.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com