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Sunda International, the Chinese heavyweight, is at the center of a massive scandal that’s shaking Ghana to its core. Accused of tax dodging, producing dodgy goods, and bribing its way past authorities, Sunda is allegedly breaking laws left, right, and center—all while smiling to the bank.
This company, registered to import and manufacture ceramics and sanitary ware, has gone rogue! They’re branching out into baby diapers, washing powder, and chemicals without the proper licenses. Despite warnings from the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) to knock it off, Sunda’s keeping its operations in full swing, putting Ghanaian consumers at serious risk with their subpar goods.
But the scandals don’t end there. Sunda is accused of sneaking in over 200 containers of goods monthly through Tema and Takoradi ports, paying just a fraction of the taxes they owe. How? Insiders say it’s an open secret—officials at the Ghana Revenue Authority, Customs, and Immigration are allegedly in on the act, pocketing bribes in the form of ceramic tiles and other shady “rewards.”
Whistleblowers say this corruption runs deep, and it’s costing Ghana millions. With such a cozy relationship between Sunda and authorities, it’s no wonder the company acts like it’s above the law. And it’s not just taxes that are being dodged—Ghanaians could be buying unsafe, unapproved products from their unauthorized factories!
Sunda has reportedly ignored multiple cease-and-desist orders from the GSA, continuing to churn out unlicensed goods like washing powder and baby diapers. The risks are massive, with no guarantees these products meet basic safety standards.
The allegations point to a shocking level of corruption in Ghana’s ports, with officials accused of looking the other way in exchange for under-the-table deals. The result? Dangerous products and a drained public purse. The government is now facing pressure to crack down hard on Sunda and bring those corrupt officials to justice.
Calls for a full-blown investigation are growing louder by the day. Ghana’s economy, already struggling, can’t afford this level of fraud. It’s time for the government to step up, hold Sunda accountable, and restore faith in the country’s systems. The public is watching, and they want answers—fast!
Will this scandal finally be the shake-up Ghana needs, or will corruption continue to rule the day? Only time will tell!
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