National Security is actively tracking the mastermind behind a sophisticated counterfeiting syndicate busted in Sapeiman.
The syndicate, led by “Alhaji,” was discovered with ten 40-foot containers of counterfeit currency, official Bank of Ghana money boxes, and fake gold bars.
The evidence, including the money boxes, is being preserved as investigations continue – the Director in Charge of Special Operations at National Security, Richard Jakpa has said.
“These are all Bank of Ghana boxes. This is what they use to import our currency… We want the kingpins themselves to be present before we open them. That’s why the area is under 24-hour surveillance, and we’re working to track down those responsible,” he said while pointing to the contents of one of the containers.
Another container he opened revealed more of what he described as “Bank of Ghana” boxes.
He reiterated, “Until I get the kingpin, I cannot open them.”
Jakpa also indicated that the agency has gathered evidence linking some suspects to the warehouse in question.
Some of the boxes, which were already opened, showed what he described as the “fake Ghana cedi notes” and “fake US dollars”.
National Security officers intercepted a large stash of counterfeit US dollars, Ghanaian cedi notes, and suspected gold bars in 12 shipping containers in Sapeiman, Accra.
The containers, which contained boxes resembling those used by the Bank of Ghana, are under investigation to identify the individuals responsible.
Two of the containers are still missing, and a manhunt is underway for suspects, including a ringleader known as “Alhaji.”
Source: Richard Nana Appiah Kubi/Ahotoronline.com
