The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has initiated an internal investigation into allegations that some officers of its Customs Division Task Force in the Ashanti Region have been extorting money from traders.

This action follows a formal complaint lodged by the Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG), which reported that task force personnel intercepted containers destined for Kumasi and demanded additional payments under the pretext that the goods had been undervalued.

In a statement issued on November 27, 2025, the GRA affirmed its commitment to uncovering the truth, emphasizing that it is treating the matter with utmost seriousness. The Authority assured the public that the findings of the investigation will be communicated once the process is complete.

TAGG, the umbrella body representing traders across the country, had earlier raised alarm over what it describes as pervasive extortion by members of the task force. The group warned that such practices risk eroding public confidence in state institutions and harming Ghana’s business environment.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra, TAGG President David Kwadwo Amoateng said the task force—which was originally established to strengthen post-clearance checks and promote fairness—has instead “fundamentally transformed into an extortion force.”

He added that although traders initially embraced the initiative, its operations have deviated significantly from their intended purpose, prompting the call for swift government intervention.