The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has expressed worry over what it has described as the misuse of its currency transport boxes by individuals for purposes unrelated to their intended official function.
The central bank says some of these activities may involve criminal activity.
It explained that while the wooden boxes used for currency import operations are exceptionally durable and occasionally repurposed after official use, any suggestion that the bank is associated with criminal use of these containers is entirely false and damaging.
The BoG, in a write-up titled “Use and Misuse of Bank of Ghana Currency Transport Boxes”, stated that “These boxes are robust, reusable, and well-suited to withstand wear and tear associated with logistics,” the statement read, noting that commercial banks often return them empty or find alternative non-currency uses for them.
“However, due to their durability, some members of the public have repurposed them for domestic and commercial uses, including storage and transport.”
“The BOG cannot be associated with any misuse of these boxes for criminal or unauthorised activities,” it stated.
The statement from the bank added, “Reports have emerged indicating that certain individuals are using these boxes to implicate the bank or undermine public trust in its operations.”
It has therefore called for an investigation into the misuse of the boxes, including criminal activities.
“Misuse of such boxes for criminal activities must be thoroughly investigated… and all persons found culpable prosecuted,” the bank said.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
