OSP probes alleged diversion of GH¢25.8m palm oil consignment

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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is investigating the alleged diversion of 50 containers of palm oil valued at GH¢25.8 million.

oil palm processingThe consignment, declared as in transit to Burkina Faso, was allegedly diverted onto the local market without payment of the required duties and taxes.

A statement issued in Accra said the Office had identified the involvement of some Customs officers, National Security operatives and clearing agents in a corrupt scheme that resulted in an estimated loss of GH¢10.5 million in taxes.

It said the investigation followed an intelligence-led operation conducted in November 2025.

The statement said the Office remained committed to protecting the public purse and upholding integrity as investigations continued.

By Morkporkpor Anku

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