7 People Nabbed for Turning Ghanaian Currency into ‘Money Bouquets’

Tue Oct 06 2026 15:00:10 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Accra police arrest seven women selling cash bouquets, a trend that breaches Ghana’s legal‑tender rules.

Seven women were arrested in Accra after police raided stalls selling bouquets made from folded Ghanaian cedi notes. The Bank of Ghana says the displays violate legal‑tender rules and could damage the currency’s value. Suspects face fines or jail time and authorities warn that anyone promoting the trend could also be prosecuted. This crackdown follows a July notice that such acts would be treated as an offence, echoing similar moves in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Botswana.

7 people nabbed for money‑bouquets in Accra

Seven women were arrested after police swooped on stalls that sold bouquets of folded Ghanaian cedi notes, a trend that celebrates weddings and birthdays. The Bank of Ghana says the display of money in this way breaches legal tender rules and is a form of misuse that can damage the currency’s value.

The suspects face potential fines or jail time, while the central bank urges everyone to treat the cedi with dignity. The crackdown follows a warning issued in July that such “money‑bouquet” activities would be treated as an offence. Authorities warn that anyone who helps produce or sells these bouquets could be prosecuted.

Similar restrictions on using national currencies for decorations have appeared in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Botswana, as governments try to protect the integrity of their money.