The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has interdicted five officers of its Customs Division with immediate effect as part of an ongoing internal investigation into irregularities uncovered during a recent enforcement operation.
In a statement released on February 24, 2026, GRA said the decision follows preliminary findings from an operation conducted on February 18, 2026, involving a consignment of transit cargo declared for onward movement to Niger.
The operation reportedly disclosed discrepancies in documentation and non-compliance with established transit procedures.
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“Initial assessments indicate potential procedural breaches requiring further independent and comprehensive examination. The investigation will determine the full facts, including the extent of any individual involvement and departures from established Customs protocols,” the statement read.
It added that additional officers may be invited to assist in the probe if necessary and that administrative action would be taken in line with applicable laws and regulations once the investigation concludes.
GRA emphasised that the interdiction reflects the Authority’s commitment to protecting national revenue, supporting the growth of local industries, and promoting overall economic development.
“We remain committed to ensure that all revenue collection and enforcement procedures are executed with the highest standards of professionalism and accountability,” the statement added.
It could be recalled that on February 18, 2026, the Customs Division intercepted 18 articulated trucks at the Akanu and Aflao border posts.
The trucks were carrying assorted goods, including cooking oil, spaghetti, and tomato paste, declared for transit to Niger.
The operation uncovered tax evasion estimated at GH¢85.3 million, with sources indicating that the cargo was moving without the mandatory Customs Human Escorts required under Ghana’s transit regulations.
The scale of the irregularities prompted Minister of Finance Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to impose an immediate ban on the land transit of cooking oil, directing that all such consignments must now enter and exit the country exclusively through Ghana’s seaports.
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