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Ghana arrests seven women over cedi 'money bouquets'
Ghanaian authorities have arrested seven women in Accra for allegedly using folded banknotes to create 'money bouquets' and decorate cakes. The Bank of Ghana asserts that altering or misusing the national currency is strictly illegal and undermines its lawful value. This enforcement represents the largest crackdown yet following a July warning against currency defacement. Officials emphasize that legal tender must be treated with respect, and violators face potential fines or imprisonment.