The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has commenced investigations into suspected corruption and corruption-related offences in respect of illegal small-scale mining popularly known as ‘galamsey’.
According to a statement signed by the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, the investigation targets some officials of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Forestry Commission.
That notwithstanding, the activities of Akonta Mining Limited, which is owned by the NPP’S Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako known as Chairman Wontumi will also be investigated.
“It also targets the activities and expenditure of the dissolved Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), especially in respect of the seizure and management of excavators, machinery, road vehicles, and gold nuggets.
“The investigation includes the active and ongoing enquiry into allegations of use of public office for profit against Charles Bissue, during his tenure as secretary to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining, arising from an investigative documentary titled Galamsey Fraud Part I, published by Tiger Eye P.I,” the SP said in a statement.
Below is the full statement:
