SML Slams OSP’s ‘Unjustified’ Office Raid, Cites Revenue Risks
Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has strongly criticised a raid conducted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), calling it “unwarranted and unjustified.”
The operation, which took place on Tuesday, June 10, saw OSP officials, accompanied by National Security operatives, storm SML’s offices in Osu and Tema without prior notice or the presentation of a warrant, according to the company.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 11, SML expressed concern that the raid jeopardises the integrity and continuity of a critical national revenue assurance system it operates in partnership with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
The company said that key assets were seized during the operation, including servers, proprietary documents, gold analysers, and other technical equipment — with many still under development and vital to their work with the GRA.
SML also reported that four of its employees were temporarily detained, while two others were assaulted during the raid.
“The unwarranted invasion and coordinated operations conducted on Tuesday, 10th June 2025, by
personnel from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), supported by National Security operatives, at our divisional offices in Osu and Tema. The operation led to the removal of critical working equipment, significant damage to properties, the temporary detention of staff members and assaults on staff members.
“The forceful dismantling of the nation’s only independent, real-time petroleum monitoring system risks
eroding years of progress in revenue assurance. Without urgent corrective action, the sector is
again open to revenue loss,” the statement indicated.
SML indicated that it has, since March 2025, cooperated with the OSP regarding the probe.
“Since receiving an official request from the OSP on 13th March 2025, we have fully cooperated. We submitted all requested documentation within our contractual obligations on non-disclosure and confidentiality, on 27th March 2025 and have remained available to respond to further enquiries.
“In light of this cooperative record, we were surprised by the nature and execution of yesterday’s June 11 overwhelming forceful action, which occurred without prior notice, formal engagement, or presentation of a warrant,” the statement said.
SML has appealed to the GRA, the Ministry of Finance, and other state institutions to immediately intervene.
The company has called for a review of the actions taken and emphasised its commitment to transparency and national development.
