The ECG container theft scandal has been making headlines in Ghana. It all started when an investigative committee discovered discrepancies in the records of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) containers at Tema Port. The committee found that out of 2,491 uncleared containers, only 1,134 were accounted for, leaving 1,347 containers unaccounted for ¹.
Recently, National Security apprehended 12 Chinese nationals and one Ghanaian in connection with the missing containers. The suspects were caught during an intelligence-led operation at two aluminum smelting companies near the Shai Hills Game Reserve. It's alleged that they were involved in the illegal processing of electrical cables, melting them into aluminum bars for export ¹.
In addition to the arrests, security agencies have recovered 40 of the missing containers from a warehouse in Kpone. The owner of the facility, an Indian national, has also been arrested. He claims to have legally purchased the containers last year, but investigations are ongoing to verify his claims ¹.
The Energy Minister, John Jinapor, has assured the public that authorities are committed to recovering all missing containers and bringing those responsible to justice.
The Ghanaian government has taken several steps to recover the missing ECG containers. An investigative committee was formed to look into the disappearance of the containers, and their findings led to the arrest of 12 Chinese nationals and one Ghanaian suspected of being involved in the theft ¹.
To retrieve the containers, the government has:
- *Conducted raids*: Security agencies have carried out intelligence-led operations to recover the missing containers, resulting in the recovery of 40 containers from a warehouse in Kpone ¹.
- *Arrested suspects*: The owner of the warehouse where the 40 containers were found has been arrested, and investigations are ongoing to determine the extent of his involvement ¹.
- *Launched investigations*: The government has launched a full-scale investigation into the theft, including the possibility of collusion between ECG officials and the thieves ¹.
The Energy Minister, John Jinapor, has assured the public that the government is committed to recovering all the missing containers and bringing those responsible to justice.
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