ANTI-CURRENCY COUNTERFEITING CRACKDOWN
The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), in collaboration with relevant security and intelligence agencies, announces the successful execution of a series of targeted, intelligence-led special operations conducted between 12th June, 2026 and 24th July 2026.
- These operations have effectively dismantled high-level, organised transnational and domestic criminal syndicates involved in the large-scale printing, possession, and distribution of counterfeit local and foreign currencies across the Greater Accra Region and surrounding districts.
OVERVIEW AND HIGHLIGHTS OF THE OPERATION
- Following months of sustained, covert intelligence mapping into reports of counterfeit currency notes infiltrating commercial hubs, foreign exchange markets, and financial networks, tactical units executed six (6) coordinated raids across primary operational hubs.
- The key cumulative outcomes of these intelligence-led operations include:
• The arrest of sixteen (16) principal suspects, comprising both Ghanaian and foreign nationals.
• The dismantling of four (4) printing hubs.
• The seizure of four (4) counterfeit currency printing machines.
• The seizure of six (6) vehicles and two (2) motorcycles utilised for transit and dispatch.
• The recovery of a total of USD 543,000.00, GHS 196,600.00 and CFA 60,000.00 in ready-to-spend counterfeit notes and USD 5,293,500.00, GHS 19,553,700.00 and CFA 623,550,000.00 in coupons yet to be processed and printed.
• The transfer of all 16 suspects, alongside all seized physical and digital exhibits, to the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) for forensic examination and formal state prosecution. The team completed and submitted case dockets to the Office of the
Location 2: Adjiringanor — 19th June 2026
• An interception targeting a transnational criminal cell operating across regional borders. The syndicate specialised in transporting bulk, high-grade foreign counterfeit currency between commercial centres using unregistered vehicles.
• Seven (7) suspects (comprising three Ghanaians and four foreign nationals) were arrested.
• Three (3) unregistered motor vehicles (Honda CR-V, Toyota Highlander, and Toyota Corolla) and USD 65,900.00 in counterfeit notes were seized.
Location 3: Lashibi & Klagon — 29th June 2026
• A raid on an office premises in Lashibi, apprehending five (5) suspects and seizing printing equipment. Follow-up intelligence led teams to a primary religious facility headquarters in Klagon, where searches revealed that administrative offices and residential quarters were being utilised as a major production and storage vault.
• Five (5) suspects were arrested.
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One (1) currency printing machine, two (2) operational vehicles (Hyundai Elantra Saloon and Kia Morning Taxi), and USD 5,287,900.00, CFA 623,530,000.00, GHS 7,129,000.00 in counterfeit coupons yet to be processed and printed were seized.
Location 4: Lakeside Estate (Interception Operation) — 9th July 2026
- An interception of a major distribution conduit near the Lakeside Shell Filling Station. The target operated as a commercial dispatch rider transporting pre-packaged counterfeit currency to designated buyers.
Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice. Formal prosecution proceedings are actively ongoing at the Accra High Court (General Jurisdiction).
CHRONOLOGICAL & LOCATION BREAKDOWN OF OPERATIONS
Location 1: Amuzu (Kasoa Suburb) — 12th June 2026
- A raid on a residential compound utilised under the guise of a traditional spiritual centre. The lead suspect used spiritual and religious cover to mask the operational noise of printing machinery and shield distribution activities from local community suspicion.
- One (1) suspect was arrested.
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- One (1) currency printing machine, fake gold bars, five (5) mobile devices, USD 477,500.00, GHS 195,990.00, CFA 60,000.00 in counterfeit notes ready to be spent, and USD 4,700.00, GHS 7,300.00 in counterfeit coupons yet to be processed and printed were seized.
