The AGY Group, AdvoCA, and TAGG have raised concerns over alleged extortion by elements of the Ghana Customs Service in the Ashanti Region.
Speaking to the press on November 25, 2025, the organizations claimed that a task force, initially established to monitor container clearance at ports, has reportedly become a source of illicit payments from traders and importers.
According to the groups, funds collected from businesses are allegedly sent back to Accra, creating pressure on Customs officials to sustain such operations.
Traders questioned the need for an additional task force, arguing that effective use of existing mechanisms and fair valuations by Customs would render such measures unnecessary.
They warned that if the alleged extortion continues unchecked, it could negatively impact the business community and undermine public confidence in government.
The organizations called on the administration to take urgent action to ensure transparency and fairness in Customs operations, emphasizing that the support of the business sector is vital for national stability.
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