The National Security Secretariat has launched a manhunt for the alleged kingpin behind a sophisticated counterfeiting syndicate busted in Sapeiman, a suburb of Accra, in February.
Director in charge of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, Richard Jakpa, disclosed in a media interview during an exclusive tour of the crime scene with journalists.
He stated that the evidence retrieved from the site, described as overwhelming, has been left untouched to preserve its integrity as investigations continue.
In February this year, security operatives discovered ten 40-foot containers filled with counterfeit Ghana cedi and US dollar notes.
They have also uncovered several official Bank of Ghana (BoG) money boxes at the scene which have been verified and confirmed to be genuine BoG property.
The team also found an adjoining uncompleted building, deceptively modest in appearance, which served as the primary front for the illicit operation.
At its entrance, an elderly man locally known as the “Battery Doctor” ran a vehicle battery-charging service, a calculated ruse designed to deflect suspicion.
A walkthrough of the interior revealed stacks of counterfeit notes in multiple currencies and denominations.
The team also found a collection of fake gold bars, many of which were already peeling to reveal silver-coloured metal beneath.
Commenting on the issue, Mr Jakpa told the journalists that the leader of the group, identified only as “Alhaji”, remains at large, but efforts were underway to get him arrested and prosecuted.
“We have solid evidence connecting Alhaji to the crime scene and to the broader network of illegal activities,” Mr Jakpa said. “We are confident that it is only a matter of time before he is apprehended.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
