{"id":104524,"date":"2025-11-28T14:10:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T14:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=104524"},"modified":"2025-11-28T14:10:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T14:10:51","slug":"gra-launches-probe-into-extortion-claims-against-customs-task-force-in-ashanti-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=104524","title":{"rendered":"GRA launches probe into extortion claims against customs task force in Ashanti Region"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced it has commenced a full-scale internal investigation into allegations that officers of its Customs Division Task Force in the Ashanti Region have been extorting money from traders.<\/p>\n

This follows public complaints from the Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG), which detailed incidents where its members were allegedly forced to make unexplained payments after their goods were intercepted.<\/p>\n

In a press release issued on Thursday, 27th November 2025, the GRA stated it is treating the claims with urgency. <\/p>\n

The allegations specifically involve officers who stop containers travelling to Kumasi, accuse the importers of undervaluing their goods, and then demand additional payments that the traders argue are unjustified.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe internal investigation will be comprehensive, and the general public will be informed about the outcome as soon as it is concluded,\u201d the GRA assured the public and its stakeholders.<\/p>\n

The authority reiterated its commitment to maintaining integrity and transparency in its operations. \u201cGRA remains committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity of its staff and transparency in our operations to ensure accountability and fairness,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

It further urged importers and the general public to support its efforts by reporting any such malpractices through its official channels.<\/p>\n

This probe comes amid persistent tensions between revenue authorities and trading communities in Ghana, where concerns over harassment and unofficial fees have been a long-standing issue. <\/p>\n

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