Complaint

Complaint number
NTB-000-279  
NTB Type
Other type: Extortion  
Complaint
Two drivers driving 2 pick-up (new vehicles) belonging to the government of Burkina Faso were stopped by the Police and asked to pay an unspecified amount.  
Status note
Few minutes alter, the driver called to confirm their release.  
Progress update note
GSA staff speaking with the Police was told by one Officer that because the drivers said the cars belong to their government, they had to provide a note which confirm that.

GSA staff asked the officer if all new cars using the corridor has such a note. The Officer replied No! But he continue by saying that he requested for the not because of the words of the drivers. They denied asking the drivers for money.
GSA staff later told the officer that he would advise the drivers on uttering such words to the Police.  
Policy or regulatory NTB
No 
Location
Ghana: Tamale Police (Other)  
Reporting Country
Burkina Faso  
Reporting Town
 
Date of incident
2020-03-19  
Status
Resolved  
Date of resolution
2020-03-19  
Product Description
 
Product Originating Country
 
Total value
0  
Date reported
2020-03-19 10:28  
Modified
2020-03-19 10:37