The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has carried out coordinated, court-authorised search operations at five fuel depots and associated premises belonging to Bulk Distribution Companies (BDCs).
This operation forms part of an ongoing investigation into suspected fraud in the petroleum sector.
The operation, executed across multiple locations, is targeting an alleged scheme involving the under-declaration of petroleum imports, falsification of product types during depot transfers, and tax evasion.
According to a statement shared on the OSP’s official X page, preliminary findings point to suspected collusion between certain BDCs and officials within the National Petroleum Authority, the Ghana Revenue Authority, and the National Security Secretariat.
The investigation is also believed to involve intermediaries who facilitated illicit financial transactions linked to the scheme.
Companies under investigation include Platon Oil and Gas Ltd, Sentuo Oil, Akwaaba Oil, Sahara Oil and Gas Ltd, and Chase Petroleum Ghana Ltd.
The OSP confirmed that the searches have been completed, with documents and electronic materials seized to aid the investigation.
It further disclosed that several persons of interest are currently in custody.
The anti-corruption body noted that investigations are ongoing and assured the public that further updates will be provided as the case develops.
“The investigation remains ongoing. Further updates will follow,” the OSP stated.
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