The government of Ghana has banned the land movement of cooking oil. This measure was put in place after a large discovery by the Ghana Revenue Authority.
Authorities intercepted 18 trucks. These trucks were carrying cooking oil. They were believed to be part of a plan to illegally divert goods.
This suspected diversion scheme involved cooking oil worth GHS 85.3 million. An investigation has been ordered into these events.
The ban aims to prevent further illegal activities involving cooking oil transit. The move highlights efforts to stop economic crimes.