The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched an investigation into the alleged unlawful diversion of fifty 20-foot containers of palm oil, worth GHS 25.8 million, that were meant to be transported to Burkina Faso but were illegally sold on the local market.
According to the OSP, the scheme involved the complicity of some Customs officers, National Security personnel, and clearing agents, leading to an estimated tax loss of GHS 10.5 million.
The probe follows an intelligence-led operation conducted in November 2025, which uncovered irregularities in the transit documentation and shipment of the consignment.
“The Office commenced the investigation on the back of an intelligence-led operation conducted in November 2025. As the process continues, the Office remains committed to protecting the public purse and upholding integrity,” the OSP said in a statement dated 24 February 2026.
Authorities have pledged to recover the lost revenue and ensure those involved in the corrupt scheme are held accountable under the law.
