The Regional Police Command in the Volta Region intercepted a Ford Transit Bus loaded with ₵1,021,700 in one cedi notes and coins concealed in fertilizer bags. The vehicle was en route from Ho to Kumasi/Ashanti Region.
The suspect, Edward Ansah, claimed he was transporting the money on behalf of a man in Kumasi. He is currently in police custody assisting with investigations.
This development raises serious concerns—What was the intention behind this covert cash transfer? Was this part of a larger money laundering operation?
Swipe to see images of the seized cash as discovered in the vehicle
While the political atmosphere is charged with witch hunting for former government official under the New Patriotic Party, the security agencies are extremely vigilant, monitoring both manual and electronic movement of large cash.
The police are yet to release official statement about the source and purpose of the money. For the meantime, kindly follow our page and we promise to keep you updated.
