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