The 2025 Anti-Money Laundering Report has revealed that Ghana investigated 2,283 forgery cases between 2019 and 2023, with 115 individuals charged with money laundering (ML).

According to the report, there were 147 prosecutions during the period, resulting in 25 successful convictions.

It further noted that the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted court processes in Ghana, causing delays in hearings and trials due to lockdowns and social distancing measures. However, after the pandemic subsided, convictions for money laundering related to forgery increased.

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The report further highlighted that the introduction of the biometric National Identification Card (Ghana Card), electronic verification systems for IDs, licences, and digital addresses have strengthened enforcement and investigative capacities within the Ghana Police Service and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

Additionally, public awareness campaigns broadcast on Police TV have improved public understanding of forgery and other predicate offences.

On tax-related crimes, the report indicated that the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) recovers taxes through measures such as garnishing bank accounts, seizing assets, and placing liens on properties. Investigations into tax offences peaked in 2020, before rebounding in 2023.

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