The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched a full-scale investigation into a suspected corruption scheme involving the diversion of fifty 20-foot containers of palm oil valued at GH₵25.8 million.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the anti-corruption body disclosed that the shipment had originally been declared as goods in transit to Burkina Faso. However, authorities say the consignment was unlawfully diverted into the Ghanaian market without payment of the required duties and taxes.
Preliminary findings from the OSP suggest the alleged scheme may have involved some Customs officers, National Security operatives, and clearing agents who facilitated the clearance and distribution of the goods locally.
The suspected diversion is believed to have resulted in an estimated loss of GH₵10.5 million in tax revenue to the state.
According to the statement, the investigation follows an intelligence-led operation conducted in November 2025, during which irregularities were detected in the handling and clearance processes of the shipment.
While investigations are ongoing, the OSP reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public funds and ensuring accountability in the management of imports and transit goods.
The Office stressed that it remains resolute in safeguarding the public purse and upholding integrity within public administration as the probe continues.
