The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a disclaimer following reports that its currency transport boxes are being misused by individuals for purposes unrelated to their intended official function, some of which may involve criminal activity.
In a statement titled “Use and Misuse of Bank of Ghana Currency Transport Boxes,” the central bank clarified 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.
“These boxes are robust, reusable, and well-suited to withstand wear and tear associated with logistics,” the statement read. It noted 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 Bank drew a clear line, stating that any misuse of these boxes, particularly for criminal activities, must be treated with the seriousness it deserves.
“The BoG cannot be associated with any misuse of these boxes for criminal or unauthorized activities,” it stated.
“Reports have emerged indicating that certain individuals are using these boxes to implicate the Bank or undermine public trust in its operations,” the statement continued.
The central bank warned that such misuse could potentially damage its reputation and insisted that law enforcement agencies must take swift action.
“Misuse of such boxes for criminal activities must be thoroughly investigated… and all persons found culpable prosecuted,” the Bank emphasized.
In a time where visual association can drive dangerous assumptions, the BoG made it clear: a reused currency box does not carry the authority or endorsement of the nation’s central bank.
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