Two officials of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have been interdicted following allegations of fraud, forgery, impersonation, and the unauthorized alteration of official documents, including the CEO’s signature.
The scandal revolves around a suspicious enforcement notice allegedly issued under the name of EPA Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse. The notice directed a business to regularize its environmental permit or face closure. However, inconsistencies in the document—including a reference to the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 2025 (Act 1124), a law that does not yet exist—raised suspicions about its authenticity.
Internal sources within the EPA indicate that the interdicted officers may have been involved in a scheme to manipulate regulatory documents, forging the CEO’s signature to pressure businesses into compliance with fraudulent demands. The alleged scheme is believed to have been an attempt to extort companies operating with expired permits.
The EPA has launched a full-scale investigation into the matter and has assured the public that any individuals found guilty will face legal consequences.
Meanwhile, businesses are advised to verify all official correspondence directly with the EPA to prevent falling victim to such fraudulent activities.
