The Ministry of Interior has disclosed that it is working closely with the United States Embassy to verify the authenticity of suspected counterfeit US dollars seized during a recent security operation in Sapeiman, Accra.

In addition, the Ministry revealed that it is collaborating with the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Gold Board to authenticate intercepted gold bars and Ghanaian cedis that were discovered during the same operation.

On February 9, 2025, National Security operatives confiscated counterfeit currency and suspected gold bars concealed in 12 containers at Sapeiman, a suburb of Accra.

Providing an update to Parliament on Wednesday, July 9, Interior Minister Mubarak Muntaka Mohammed stated that investigations are ongoing to track down individuals linked to the illegal consignment.

“The National Security is also collaborating with the United States Embassy to confirm the authenticity of the suspected counterfeit currency. At the same time, there is communication with the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Gold Board to verify the legitimacy of the intercepted gold bars and Ghana cedis,” the Minister explained.

Addressing additional concerns, Mr. Muntaka also debunked rumours suggesting that Members of Parliament or former ministers are involved in a separate drug-related case. This follows the seizure of 3,313 kilograms of cocaine in operations conducted across the Central and Western Regions.

“None of the suspects is a Member of Parliament, a minister, or a former minister,” he clarified.