OSP says intervention has reduced corruption in GRA Customs vehicle auctions
The Director of Strategy, Research and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Samuel Appiah Darko, says the office’s intervention has helped reduce corruption within the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
According to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), their intervention has led to a reduction in corruption within the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), as stated on JoyNews’ Newsfile on August 29. OSP Director of Strategy, Research and Communications, Samuel Appiah Darko, attributed the improvement to the office's anti-corruption efforts, which are not always publicly disclosed.
Darko cited the sanitization of vehicle auction processes as a key intervention, noting that there were allegations of customs officers manipulating auctions for personal financial gain. The OSP investigated and addressed these irregularities, effectively sanitizing the auction system and minimizing opportunities for corruption.
Darko explained that changes were made to the benchmark value given to customs officials, limiting their ability to engage in corrupt practices. He emphasized that the OSP's impact should not be limited to the cases and investigations they announce publicly, as much of their work involves behind-the-scenes efforts to prevent corruption.
Darko rejected claims of inaction, stating that the OSP continues to deliver results across various public institutions.
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