Special Prosecutor Targets Big Players in Ghana’s Revenue and Gaming Sectors

• The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has wrapped up two major investigations into suspected corruption involving the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), and the Gaming Commission of Ghana.
• The probe into contracts between SML and the GRA focused on revenue assurance operations across petroleum and mineral sectors.
• A separate investigation into the Gaming Commission’s procurement practices led to a restitution offer from implicated parties, which has been accepted and will be submitted to the High Court.
• These developments signal the OSP’s ongoing efforts to uphold transparency and accountability.

Ghana’s anti-corruption watchdog has concluded two high-profile investigations that cast a spotlight on questionable dealings within key public institutions. The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has finalized its inquiries into suspected corruption involving the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), and the Gaming Commission of Ghana.

One of the investigations focused on a series of contracts between SML and the GRA. These agreements were designed to improve revenue tracking across the petroleum and mineral sectors, but concerns were raised about the integrity of the arrangements. The OSP has completed its review and is expected to announce next steps soon.

In a separate case, the Gaming Commission came under scrutiny for its procurement process, particularly regarding a contract awarded to Turfsport Ghana Limited. The investigation has led to a restitution offer from those involved, which the Special Prosecutor has accepted under the provisions of Ghana’s anti-corruption law. The terms of the settlement will be submitted to the High Court for formal adoption.

These developments reflect the OSP’s continued push to hold institutions accountable and reinforce ethical standards in both public and private sectors. As the legal process unfolds, attention now turns to how these outcomes will shape future governance and oversight in Ghana.