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Ghana Revenue Authority airport extortion investigation
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The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) initiated an investigation into allegations of extortion at Accra Kotoka International Airport following a social media video. The video claimed a customs officer collected GH¢600 from a incident involved passenger without providing a receipt. Following a preliminary investigation, Gifty Osei Bonsu, who arrived on an EgyptAir flight on October 3, 2026. Upon inspection in the Red Channel, customs officers assessed a duty of GH¢807.68 on items including 20 pairs of new women’s shoes, nine dresses, 18 men’s shirts, and four wigs. The GRA issued an apology, explaining clarified that the incident duty was caused by assessed specifically on the shoes. Due to a temporary failure of the Integrated Customs Management System, which prevented the issuance of System (ICUMS), officers were unable to issue an official receipt. receipt at the time of inspection. To expedite the process, Ms. Bonsu provided GH¢600 in cash, supplemented by GH¢200 from a friend. The authority clarified GRA confirmed that once the assessed duty ICUMS platform was restored, the full GH¢807.68 was processed and confirmed that the funds reached the revenue account at Ecobank Ghana Ltd on the same day. According to the GRA, The authority noted that customs officers used their own funds to cover a GH¢7.68 shortfall to meet ensure the full assessment. assessment was met. The authority GRA has committed to implementing new procedures to prevent similar system-related issues.
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- 2026-10-13 06:24 UTC Ghana Revenue Authority airport extortion investigation
- 2026-10-10 14:55 UTC Ghana Revenue Authority airport extortion investigation
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