The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched a full-scale investigation into an alleged corruption scheme involving the diversion of fifty (50) twenty-foot containers of palm oil valued at GH¢25.8 million.
According to a statement issued by the OSP, the consignment was officially declared as goods in transit to Burkina Faso but was unlawfully diverted into the Ghanaian local market without the payment of the required duties and taxes. The illegal operation is estimated to have caused a revenue loss of GH¢10.5 million to the state.
Preliminary findings by the OSP point to the alleged involvement of some Customs officers, National Security operatives, and clearing agents, who are suspected to have collaborated to facilitate the diversion and evade lawful tax obligations. The Office described the scheme as a coordinated corruption network that undermines state revenue mobilisation and national integrity.
The investigation stems from an intelligence-led operation conducted in November 2025, which uncovered irregularities surrounding the movement and clearance of the palm oil containers. The OSP says the probe is ongoing, with further actions expected as evidence is analysed and suspects are identified.
Reaffirming its mandate, the Office of the Special Prosecutor emphasized its commitment to protecting the public purse, enforcing accountability, and upholding integrity in public institutions. The OSP also assured the public that all persons found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the law, regardless of status or affiliation.
The statement was issued on February 24, 2026, as part of the OSP’s broader anti-corruption enforcement efforts.
