Ghana Revenue Authority Interdicts Customs Officers
Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Feb 25, 2026 · Last updated Feb 25, 2026
The interdiction of customs officers by the Ghana===Ghana Revenue Authority and the subsequent ban on land transit of cooking oil by Cassiel Ato Forson indicate a crackdown on corruption and revenue loss. This could lead to increased confidence in Ghana's trade regime but may also cause short-term disruptions for businesses involved in transit trade.
The Ghana===Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has interdicted five officers from its Customs Division following an internal investigation into irregularities concerning transit cargo destined for Niger. An operation on February 18, 2026, revealed discrepancies in documentation and non-compliance with transit procedures, leading to an estimated tax evasion of GH¢85.3 million. The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, responded by imposing an immediate ban on the land transit of cooking oil, requiring all such consignments to use Ghana's seaports. The GRA emphasized its commitment to protecting national revenue and ensuring professionalism, with further administrative actions expected upon the investigation's conclusion. Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, Commissioner-General of the GRA, has previously stressed strict adherence to customs controls.
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