The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially launched an internal investigation into allegations of extortion leveled against some officers of the Customs Division Task Force operating in the Ashanti Region.
This action follows complaints raised by the Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG), citing instances of unauthorized payments demanded by task force personnel.
According to the GRA’s press release dated Thursday, 27th November 2025, the alleged extortion occurred during the interception of containers en route to Kumasi.
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Officers reportedly accused importers of undervaluation and demanded additional payments, which the importers claim were unjustified.
The GRA emphasized that it is treating these allegations with utmost seriousness and has already commenced a comprehensive internal inquiry to ascertain the facts.
The Authority reassured stakeholders, particularly traders and importers, of its commitment to transparency, integrity, and fairness in its operations.
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Furthermore, the GRA called on the general public and stakeholders to report any misconduct through its established channels to help combat such practices and maintain trust in the system.
The outcome of the ongoing investigation will be communicated to the public once concluded.
Read full statement below;
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