The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched an investigation into suspected corruption involving the diversion of 50 twenty-foot containers of palm oil valued at GHS25.8 million.
In a statement dated February 24, 2026, the Office disclosed that the consignment had been declared as being in transit to Burkina Faso but was unlawfully diverted into the local market without the payment of the required duties and taxes.
Preliminary findings by the OSP indicate the involvement of some Customs officers, National Security operatives and clearing agents in what it describes as a corrupt scheme. The alleged diversion is said to have resulted in an estimated tax loss of GHS10.5 million to the state.
According to the statement, the investigation was triggered by an intelligence-led operation conducted in November 2025.
The OSP reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the public purse and ensuring accountability, noting that investigations are ongoing.
By: Bernard Mensah/Planbfmonline.com
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