GRA Interdicts 4 Officers Over Seized Consignment, Allocates Goods To School Feeding Programme

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has interdicted four officers in connection with investigations into a seized consignment, Commissioner-General Anthony Sarpong has disclosed.

Addressing the media on Tuesday, July 7, Mr Sarpong said the officers who worked on the consignment have been interdicted and are currently undergoing the Authority’s internal disciplinary procedures.

“We have interdicted four officers who worked on the consignment, and we are going through our internal disciplinary processes to ensure that all officers found culpable are dealt with in accordance with our internal policies and the law,” he stated.

Mr Sarpong further announced that, following a directive from the Ministry of Finance, the seized consignment has been allocated to the National School Feeding Programme.

He assured the trading community and the general public that the GRA, through its Customs Division, remains vigilant in monitoring cargo movements.

According to him, compliance measures at the country’s borders have been intensified to enhance revenue mobilisation and curb illicit trade.

“The Authority will continue to strengthen enforcement mechanisms to prevent revenue leakages and ensure strict adherence to customs regulations,” the Commissioner-General added.

The GRA said the actions form part of broader efforts to sanitise operations within the Customs Division and protect government revenue.

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