Seven Arrested Over Use of Cedi Notes for Money Bouquets

The Bank of Ghana’s July 14, 2026 public notice stated that using Ghana cedi notes and coins as decorations, including for money bouquets, jewellery and other artistic creations, amounts to improper use of the currency and may constitute offences under the Currency Act, 1964 (Act 242).“The Bank of Ghana wishes to issue a warning to the general public for using the banknotes and coins to create money bouquets, money cakes for weddings, for birthdays, for graduations, and other similar events, which constitutes the misuse and abuse of the currency, and it is illegal and unlawful,” she said.“Following today’s arrest on the alleged abuse of the Ghana currency, the bank wants to clearly state that persons found engaging in, aiding, promoting or facilitating such acts will be arrested and prosecuted by the appropriate law enforcement agencies.