The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has interdicted five officers from its Customs Division with immediate effect following the discovery of irregularities during a recent enforcement operation.

In a statement issued on February 24, 2026, the Authority said the action stems from preliminary findings relating to an operation conducted on February 18 involving a transit cargo shipment declared for onward movement to Niger.

According to the GRA, the operation revealed discrepancies in documentation and breaches of established transit procedures.

“Initial assessments indicate potential procedural breaches requiring further independent and comprehensive examination. The investigation will determine the full facts, including the extent of any individual involvement and departures from established Customs protocols,” the statement said.

The Authority noted that additional officers could be invited to assist with the investigation where necessary. It added that appropriate administrative sanctions would be applied in accordance with relevant laws and regulations once the probe is completed.

The GRA stressed that the interdictions underscore its commitment to safeguarding national revenue, supporting local industries and promoting broader economic growth.

“We remain committed to ensuring that all revenue collection and enforcement procedures are executed with the highest standards of professionalism and accountability,” it added.

The development follows an interception on February 18, 2026, when the Customs Division stopped 18 articulated trucks at the Akanu and Aflao border posts. The trucks were transporting assorted goods, including cooking oil, spaghetti and tomato paste, and had been declared for transit to Niger.

The operation uncovered an estimated GH¢85.3 million in tax evasion. Sources indicated that the cargo was being transported without the mandatory Customs Human Escorts required under Ghana’s transit regulations.

The magnitude of the irregularities prompted the Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, to impose an immediate ban on the land transit of cooking oil. He further directed that all such consignments must enter and exit Ghana exclusively through the country’s seaports.