- Four individuals have been arrested for producing and distributing fake gazettes.
- The arrests follow the launch of GPCL’s Gazette 360 Public Education Campaign.
- GPCL says fake gazettes threaten the integrity of state documentation.
- The suspects were found with counterfeit documents intended for unauthorized use.
- GPCL reaffirmed its exclusive mandate to publish the Ghana Gazette.
- Citizens are urged to avoid middlemen and verify gazettes directly with GPCL.
- The campaign aims to educate the public and eliminate fraudulent gazetting practices.
The Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL), in partnership with the Ghana Police Service, has arrested four individuals for their alleged involvement in the production and distribution of fake gazettes. The arrests come on the heels of GPCL’s Gazette 360 Public Education Campaign — a nationwide initiative aimed at exposing fraudulent gazetting practices and educating the public on how to access authentic state publications.
The suspects were found in possession of counterfeit gazette documents intended for various unauthorized uses. They remain in police custody and are expected to face prosecution once investigations are complete.
GPCL has described the circulation of fake gazettes as a direct threat to the credibility of state documentation. The company has reaffirmed its constitutional role as the sole authority mandated to print and publish the Ghana Gazette, warning that any attempt to bypass this process undermines the integrity of governance.
As part of its campaign, GPCL is urging the public to avoid roadside agents and unauthorized intermediaries. Genuine gazettes carry distinct security features, including watermarks and anti-counterfeit identifiers, and are available only through GPCL’s official offices and designated outlets.
The Gazette 360 initiative is not just about enforcement — it’s about restoring public trust. GPCL is taking its message to schools, religious institutions, and civic centers, ensuring that citizens understand how to verify documents and protect themselves from fraud.
The arrests mark a turning point in the fight against fake gazettes, and GPCL is making it clear: the era of unchecked forgery is over.
