GRA interdicts four officers over alleged transit cargo diversion

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has suspended four customs officers over their alleged roles in an attempted diversion of transit goods into Ghana’s local market, in a move aimed at tightening customs controls and protecting state revenue.

The action follows investigations into the interception of 18 trucks in February 2026. The cargo, which had been declared as transit goods travelling from Togo through the Akanu border to Niger, was suspected of being diverted for sale within Ghana, a move that could have deprived the state of substantial import duties and taxes.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday, July 7, Commissioner-General Anthony Sarpong said the four officers linked to the shipment had been interdicted and were currently facing the GRA’s internal disciplinary procedures.

“We have interdicted four officers who handled the consignment, and we are undertaking our internal disciplinary processes to ensure that any officer found culpable is sanctioned in line with our policies and the law,” he said.

Mr Sarpong further disclosed that, acting on the directive of the Ministry of Finance, the seized consignment had been allocated to the National School Feeding Programme.

He assured businesses and the general public that the GRA, through its Customs Division, remains vigilant and has stepped up compliance measures at the country’s borders to improve revenue collection and curb illicit trade.