Task force uncovers GHS700m fraud at bonded warehouses

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cha 12 years ago

This NDC govt must go

This NDC govt must go
NOKWARE 12 years ago

For which party to rule Ghana? NPP? To turn the nation into the cocaine hub of west africa? Both the NPP and the NDC have forfeited their right to rule Ghana.

For which party to rule Ghana? NPP? To turn the nation into the cocaine hub of west africa? Both the NPP and the NDC have forfeited their right to rule Ghana.
Krikri,, 12 years ago

Ordinary Ghanaians, what have we done to deserve such a fate? Stealing by Stealers; Looting by Looters. What a rotten country?

Ordinary Ghanaians, what have we done to deserve such a fate? Stealing by Stealers; Looting by Looters. What a rotten country?
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wigit guit 12 years ago

remain blessed, bold and courageous

remain blessed, bold and courageous
Kofi Ameko 12 years ago

2005 and 2012 ...........

2005 and 2012 ...........
TAMBRO 12 years ago

YOU ARE ONLY TALKING ABOUT NDC WHO IS RATHER DISCLOSING THESE CURRUPT ACTS FOR YOU TO KNOW.A WHOLE NATION'S SHIP WAS SOLD BY YOUR NPP LAWYERS INCLUDING YOUR ANGEL KUFOUR AND YOUR SO CALLED STATESMAN AKUFU ADDO WITHOUT DOCUMEN ...
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YOU ARE ONLY TALKING ABOUT NDC WHO IS RATHER DISCLOSING THESE CURRUPT ACTS FOR YOU TO KNOW.A WHOLE NATION'S SHIP WAS SOLD BY YOUR NPP LAWYERS INCLUDING YOUR ANGEL KUFOUR AND YOUR SO CALLED STATESMAN AKUFU ADDO WITHOUT DOCUMENTS,OH GHANA!
Dogg 12 years ago

Owners of those warehouses are Lebanese. Some customs officials are Lebanese-Ghanaians. What do you expects?

Owners of those warehouses are Lebanese. Some customs officials are Lebanese-Ghanaians. What do you expects?
Ekuma 12 years ago

In 2009 I hinted the National Security qbt these happenings, but the did not take any action.

4 years on and u are now saying wetin ? Nonsense .

Contact Me for more info if Ghana wants more money from these natio ...
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In 2009 I hinted the National Security qbt these happenings, but the did not take any action.

4 years on and u are now saying wetin ? Nonsense .

Contact Me for more info if Ghana wants more money from these nation wreckers and saboteuts .
ELINAM 12 years ago

For once let get some teeth into these dogs for real.

For once let get some teeth into these dogs for real.
Kponyo 12 years ago

Come on Elinam, dont get excited about this little tip of the iceberg.

It is good enough that the fraud being perpetrated on us has been exposed but Im afraid that is about all that will be done about it.

What have not ...
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Come on Elinam, dont get excited about this little tip of the iceberg.

It is good enough that the fraud being perpetrated on us has been exposed but Im afraid that is about all that will be done about it.

What have not seen before?
Akua 12 years ago

The Government is only interested in harassing the ordinary Ghanaian who has struggled abroad and want to come back home. How much tax is being taken for the goods of Ghanaians coming back home with especially a car? Twice ...
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The Government is only interested in harassing the ordinary Ghanaian who has struggled abroad and want to come back home. How much tax is being taken for the goods of Ghanaians coming back home with especially a car? Twice more than the cost of the car, Heaven save our country!!!
KG 12 years ago

Akua, I was just thinking whiles reading this article that there are people like you who are going to start complaining about Akan businesses are been harassed but the fact of the matter is, if businesses choose not to pay ta ...
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Akua, I was just thinking whiles reading this article that there are people like you who are going to start complaining about Akan businesses are been harassed but the fact of the matter is, if businesses choose not to pay taxes the law must come down heavily on them for cheating the people of what is due them. And if Akan owned businesses happen to be the main culprits, so be it.
Oracle 12 years ago

I've reread the statement as well as Akua's comment and fail to see the relevance of "Akan businesses..."

I've reread the statement as well as Akua's comment and fail to see the relevance of "Akan businesses..."
owusu 12 years ago

Leave him alone, he is sleeping or doesn't understand the article

Leave him alone, he is sleeping or doesn't understand the article
gq 12 years ago

The relevance is, it is a prelude to the cry in some quarters that Rawlings run Akan businesses and businessmen out of town when his revolution came to town. But the fact of the matter is they were TAX CHEATS and they run awa ...
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The relevance is, it is a prelude to the cry in some quarters that Rawlings run Akan businesses and businessmen out of town when his revolution came to town. But the fact of the matter is they were TAX CHEATS and they run away when they were confronted with jail time. And Akua's ranting are in the same vein, which btw is how the accusations against Rawlings started.
Kramer 12 years ago

That is why we r suffering

That is why we r suffering
MANTSE 12 years ago

Dr Apaak, please, how is Govt treating the matter seriously? By keeping these Nation Wreckers at Post or by maintaing the Incompetent Management planted by the Greedy Bastards that allows these things to happen because they ...
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Dr Apaak, please, how is Govt treating the matter seriously? By keeping these Nation Wreckers at Post or by maintaing the Incompetent Management planted by the Greedy Bastards that allows these things to happen because they do not have a clue of their Job Description and Responsibilities?

Yet, we find 'Unfounded Political Solace' in Fabrications' to keep those who have the Fortitude and Experience and Competencies to confront these Criminal Acts.

You believe a few CEPS Officers were compromised? It is totally inaccurate.

This is 'ORGANIZED CRIME' with CAPOS in Govt. who manipulate the system by making sure they plant certain particular CEPS personnel at the places they can do their bidding by duping the state for a fee.

The Beneficiaries of such Tax Eavasion always pay something for the 'Facility' and most of it goes to the CAPOS. I know some of them? Does Mahama want to know them? I am not sure.
Oracle 12 years ago

If you know them name them - don't wait for Mahama to ask you. Otherwise stop making wild unsubstantiated accusations. We all know CEPS and the companies are definitely involved but more so CEPS as they control the bonded war ...
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If you know them name them - don't wait for Mahama to ask you. Otherwise stop making wild unsubstantiated accusations. We all know CEPS and the companies are definitely involved but more so CEPS as they control the bonded warehouse
GHANANI 12 years ago

Yes, this has been going on for years and years with the government losing huge sums of revenue.The worst culprits are the private companies which use the bonded warehouse system as a conduit for the non-payment of import dut ...
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Yes, this has been going on for years and years with the government losing huge sums of revenue.The worst culprits are the private companies which use the bonded warehouse system as a conduit for the non-payment of import duties and other taxes.Another area where the state is losing huge sums of revenue is the 'Transit Goods Regime' which allows goods to be imported to landlocked countries through our ports.Some unscruplous local importers use the system to import good,declare them as transit goods and offload them in the country for home consumption without duty payment.They normally pay customs officers to turn a blind eye to their criminal activities.Cars and other vehicles are also being imported into the country through the Temporary Importation Regime without duty payment.What a country!!!
NAWAO! GHANA 12 years ago

WHAT DO GHANAIANS EXPECT WHEN EVEN THE PRESIDENT, HIS VICE, MINISTERS OF STATE, DEPUTY MINISTERS AND A BUNCH OF MANY OTHER ARTICLE NONESENCE OFFICE HOLDERS DO NOT PAY A DIME FOR ANYTHING, INCLUDING IMPORT DUTIES.

WHAT DO GHANAIANS EXPECT WHEN EVEN THE PRESIDENT, HIS VICE, MINISTERS OF STATE, DEPUTY MINISTERS AND A BUNCH OF MANY OTHER ARTICLE NONESENCE OFFICE HOLDERS DO NOT PAY A DIME FOR ANYTHING, INCLUDING IMPORT DUTIES.
NAWAO! GHANA 12 years ago

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT WHEN EVEN THE BOSSES AT THE GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY, THOSE WORKING AT CUSTOMS HEAD OFFICE AND THE NATION'S PORTS DO NOT PAY A DIME IN IMPORT DUTIES?

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT?

MONKEY DE WORK, BABOON DE CHOP! ...
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WHAT DO YOU EXPECT WHEN EVEN THE BOSSES AT THE GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY, THOSE WORKING AT CUSTOMS HEAD OFFICE AND THE NATION'S PORTS DO NOT PAY A DIME IN IMPORT DUTIES?

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT?

MONKEY DE WORK, BABOON DE CHOP!!

THAT'S THE LANGUAGE UNDERSTOOD BY GHANA'S ENTIRE LEADERSHIP!!
clarence 12 years ago

I think the only way that Ghana can move forward is when people are held for their actions and punished appropriately. I think that due to people's affiliation to political parties and class societies they get away from these ...
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I think the only way that Ghana can move forward is when people are held for their actions and punished appropriately. I think that due to people's affiliation to political parties and class societies they get away from these crimes free and easily. the Government must sit up and deal with people appropriately.
Mallam Tula 12 years ago

I find the this article laughable ; for GODs sake this SCAM or KULULU have been going for years ; with top CEPS officials and industry and government depts and ministers involved ; this where they make their money to exist ; ...
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I find the this article laughable ; for GODs sake this SCAM or KULULU have been going for years ; with top CEPS officials and industry and government depts and ministers involved ; this where they make their money to exist ; they are all involved in this SCAM for years ; Atta Mills when he was alive made reference to how Custom officials within a short period are able to put up buildings in a short time whilst a proffessor or teacher or Doctor will spend years attemptimg to build a house ; have the government woke up from a deep sleep or have just arived from Mars ; why do you think Ghana was down graded ; these finanncial assessros know the proble is deep deep corruption and the know this government can within days balance their budget if they mount a military stle raid on these complaies and inspect their books ; these companies are simply milking the Ghana ; once Jon Mahama cracks down hard these companies will scatter like wild fire ; the government knows the remedy to Ghana 's financial problems but there are so many BIG men involved in these IMPORT RAXKET AT THE PORT and will not do anything .
Osafo Kantanka 12 years ago

Mr.PRESIDENT,please do not protect any of the wrong doers in the country even if your mother is involve.Make your mark and deal with culprits as severe as possible.The whole country is behind you.Expose all the people involve ...
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Mr.PRESIDENT,please do not protect any of the wrong doers in the country even if your mother is involve.Make your mark and deal with culprits as severe as possible.The whole country is behind you.Expose all the people involved and believe you and me you will be a third term president.
Tovi 12 years ago

Is somebody in charge of this
coountry? Is there a president in this contry?

Is somebody in charge of this
coountry? Is there a president in this contry?
STONER KOBYLYNTON 12 years ago

Mahama himself is corrupt so anything with the word corruption mention to him is registered in deaf ears. If he dare deal with corruption, he will be exposed. He can bark but can't bite. He is corrupt and love money to look ...
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Mahama himself is corrupt so anything with the word corruption mention to him is registered in deaf ears. If he dare deal with corruption, he will be exposed. He can bark but can't bite. He is corrupt and love money to look after his 15 and over kids period. E&OE.
btg 12 years ago

Nothing would be done to those people involved.
The quoted amount could have fixed roads and paid those individuals who are owed by the government.
Make an example of those involved and bring fear into the criminals and tho ...
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Nothing would be done to those people involved.
The quoted amount could have fixed roads and paid those individuals who are owed by the government.
Make an example of those involved and bring fear into the criminals and those who are thinking about doing the same thing.
RS 12 years ago

THIS IS CRIMINAL. HOW CAN THIS BE GOING ON. IF BONED WAREHOUSES ARE A PROBLEM THEN WHAT ABOUT FACTORIES THAT ARE OPERATING AS A COMPLETE BONDED SYSTEM INCLUDING THEIR FACTORY. WHO IS CHECKING THEM ??? THESE FACTORIES THAT HAV ...
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THIS IS CRIMINAL. HOW CAN THIS BE GOING ON. IF BONED WAREHOUSES ARE A PROBLEM THEN WHAT ABOUT FACTORIES THAT ARE OPERATING AS A COMPLETE BONDED SYSTEM INCLUDING THEIR FACTORY. WHO IS CHECKING THEM ??? THESE FACTORIES THAT HAVE THE FACTORY COMPLETELY BONDED BRING IN MATERIAL AND PROCESS WITHOUT ANY DUTY OR VAT AND SELL. WHO CHECKS IF ANY DUTY OR VAT IS PAID ON THE FINISHED PRODUCTS BEFORE THEY SELL SINCE THEY DO NOT HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING UNTIL THEY SELL THE FINAL GOODS. THIS IS OPEN TO WIDE ABUSE AND THEY CAN EVADE ALL DUTYS AND TAXES IF EVEN SIMPLE BONDED WAREHOUSES CANNOT BE CONTROLLED BY THE REVENUE AGENCIES. STOP THIS ROT NOW.
Truth 12 years ago

Most of these companies mentioned are owned by arabs and europeans.
They treat u like shit and think you are all animals and on top of that don't pay tax to your country.
On top of that you aspire to be like them and speak ...
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Most of these companies mentioned are owned by arabs and europeans.
They treat u like shit and think you are all animals and on top of that don't pay tax to your country.
On top of that you aspire to be like them and speak their language with your children.
Wake up my people,wake up you lousy politicians,men of God,speak and stand for what will benefit the people who put you where you are.
God will see Africans through this part of our lives that threatens our existence and dignity.
Evil shall never win,so help us God!
NAWAO! GHANA 12 years ago

WHAT GHANAIANS SHOULD KNOW IS THE ENTIRE GHANA "LEADERS" HAVE TAKEN OUR NATION HOSTAGE, AND LOOTING IT AS MUCH AS THEY CAN.

ONLY THE DEATH PENALTY AND CONFISCATION OF LOOTED MONIES AND PROPERTIES CAN SAVE OUR COUNTRY.

W ...
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WHAT GHANAIANS SHOULD KNOW IS THE ENTIRE GHANA "LEADERS" HAVE TAKEN OUR NATION HOSTAGE, AND LOOTING IT AS MUCH AS THEY CAN.

ONLY THE DEATH PENALTY AND CONFISCATION OF LOOTED MONIES AND PROPERTIES CAN SAVE OUR COUNTRY.

WE DO NOT STGAND A CHANCE IF WE CONTIMUE TO ALLOW THE PERPETUATION OF THE STATUS QUO.
NAWAO! GHANA 12 years ago

WHAT GHANAIANS SHOULD KNOW IS THE ENTIRE GHANA "LEADERS" HAVE TAKEN OUR NATION HOSTAGE, AND LOOTING IT AS MUCH AS THEY CAN.

ONLY THE DEATH PENALTY AND CONFISCATION OF LOOTED MONIES AND PROPERTIES CAN SAVE OUR COUNTRY.

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WHAT GHANAIANS SHOULD KNOW IS THE ENTIRE GHANA "LEADERS" HAVE TAKEN OUR NATION HOSTAGE, AND LOOTING IT AS MUCH AS THEY CAN.

ONLY THE DEATH PENALTY AND CONFISCATION OF LOOTED MONIES AND PROPERTIES CAN SAVE OUR COUNTRY.

WE DO NOT STAND A CHANCE IF WE CONTINUE TO ALLOW THE PERPETUATION OF THE STATUS QUO.

AKUFFO-ADDO'S LOOTING CHANCES ARE SLIM NOW. THAT'S WHY HE'S CHILLING OUT IN THE UK, SNIFFING AROUND FOR ANOTHER LOOTING OPPORTUNITY, COME THE NEXT NPP GOVERNMENT.

GIFTY ANTI HAS SUDDENLY DISAPPEARED FROM THE SCENE BECAUSE HER "DAILY BREAD" K4 IS NO LONGER IN POWER.

AS FOR KUFUOR, HE KEEPS ON GALLIVANTING AROUND THE GLOBE TO KEEP AN EYE ON HIS LOOTED MILLIONS IN FOREIGN BANK ACCOUNTS OSTENSIBLY TO "ATTEND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES".

BY THE WAY, WHO PAYS FOR THOSE USELESS KUFUOR TRIPS OVERSEAS? TAXPAYERS?

AND SO ARE URSULA OWUSU AND MANY OTHERS NOW IN OPPOSITION, AND EVEN THOSE "ATTA-MILLS' CLIQUE" SHOVED ASIDE BY MAHAMA.

WE SHALL ALL SWIM IN THE SHIT.
dk 12 years ago

DID ANAS NOT UNCOVER THIS SAME ISSUE A FEW YEARS BACK WITH THESE SAME COMPANIES AND OTHERS WE SAW ON TV AND WHAT CAME OUT OF THAT. EVERYTHING WAS QUIETLY SORTED OUT. CHOP CHOP TIME AGAIN. NOTHING WILL CHANGE. THOSE WHO DO THE ...
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DID ANAS NOT UNCOVER THIS SAME ISSUE A FEW YEARS BACK WITH THESE SAME COMPANIES AND OTHERS WE SAW ON TV AND WHAT CAME OUT OF THAT. EVERYTHING WAS QUIETLY SORTED OUT. CHOP CHOP TIME AGAIN. NOTHING WILL CHANGE. THOSE WHO DO THE RIGHT THING ARE HARRASSED TO NO END BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO PAY BRIBE. THOSE WHO PAY BRIBE GET AWAY WITH FRAUD AND 700 MILLION.
bet 12 years ago

how will these also goes

how will these also goes
EZEKIEL 12 years ago

IS ANYBODY in Charge of Ghana ???
Incredible and NOTHING happens. We just give it all to God! Useless people around.

IS ANYBODY in Charge of Ghana ???
Incredible and NOTHING happens. We just give it all to God! Useless people around.
kwami 12 years ago

IS SHAMFULL HR SHULD FHOCUS ON HIS GOVRENMENT MINISTRYS THAT STEALING GHANA BLIND NOT HARD WORKING GHANA FALKS

IS SHAMFULL HR SHULD FHOCUS ON HIS GOVRENMENT MINISTRYS THAT STEALING GHANA BLIND NOT HARD WORKING GHANA FALKS
JOE KUMASI 12 years ago

bad brofo

bad brofo
Cisco and Pancho 12 years ago

Didnt Eddie Murphy discuss such an issue in his movie Beverly Hills Cop ?
Everybody is doing it.

Didnt Eddie Murphy discuss such an issue in his movie Beverly Hills Cop ?
Everybody is doing it.
SHAKARA 12 years ago

THIS IS THE REASON WHY OUR THE COUNTRY IS HEAVY IN DEBT AND POOR INFRASTRUCTURE. SO NOW WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN TO THE CULPRITS? TO ME NOTHING.
ALL THEY NEED IS TO GREASE THE PALMS OF THOSE AT THE TOP AND THE CASE IS DEAD.
TH ...
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THIS IS THE REASON WHY OUR THE COUNTRY IS HEAVY IN DEBT AND POOR INFRASTRUCTURE. SO NOW WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN TO THE CULPRITS? TO ME NOTHING.
ALL THEY NEED IS TO GREASE THE PALMS OF THOSE AT THE TOP AND THE CASE IS DEAD.
THIS IS GHANA. HOME OF CORRUPTION
Kojovi 12 years ago

Hooray, Don't worry, All these loses have been embedded in the recent utility hikes. The revelations mean that the gov't will take swift action to investigate and sack the boss responsible for this mess. We are watching,the N ...
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Hooray, Don't worry, All these loses have been embedded in the recent utility hikes. The revelations mean that the gov't will take swift action to investigate and sack the boss responsible for this mess. We are watching,the NDC govt.
mr Tina 12 years ago

NDC deserve to be praise. The secretes are unvailing and we all need to do the same to save ghana. NPP came to power to tackle corruption but rather promoted it by selling states properties without docunent and approval.

NDC deserve to be praise. The secretes are unvailing and we all need to do the same to save ghana. NPP came to power to tackle corruption but rather promoted it by selling states properties without docunent and approval.
Kwadwo 12 years ago

This is a low hanging fruit and nothing new. They are only trying to change the subject in the public domain. Anas reported on this years ago.

This is a low hanging fruit and nothing new. They are only trying to change the subject in the public domain. Anas reported on this years ago.
mensa 12 years ago

THEIR ALL GOVRENMENT MINISTRES ARE COMITTING FRAUD EVERY DAY ALL YEAR LONG

THEIR ALL GOVRENMENT MINISTRES ARE COMITTING FRAUD EVERY DAY ALL YEAR LONG

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