The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has refuted claims that it did not request the findings of the “transboundary investigations” conducted by the OSP and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). According to the Executive Director of EOCO, COP Tiwaa Addo Danquah, her agency requested the report as early as 1st February, 2024.
In a press release dated 7th May, 2024, EOCO addressed statements made by Samuel Appiah Darko, who is described as the Director of Strategy, Research and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), alleging that EOCO did not seek the findings of the investigations. The release stated that EOCO had requested the report from the Special Prosecutor to facilitate its own investigations.
On 25th January, 2024, EOCO received a “referral” from the OSP regarding the investigations, prompting EOCO to request the findings in a letter dated 1st February, 2024. Despite follow-ups and discussions with the OSP, EOCO has not yet received the report, leaving them to rely on the contents of the OSP’s press release from 25th January, 2024.
In light of the lack of information from the OSP, EOCO sought advice from the Attorney-General on the matter. The OSP had previously stated that no direct evidence of corruption was found in the seized funds and frozen accounts linked to Ms. Cecilia Dapaah. Based on this information, EOCO returned the original docket to the OSP on 3rd May, 2024.
EOCO emphasized its commitment to maintaining high investigative standards and treating all individuals fairly, regardless of political, gender, race, ethnic, social or economic status. The agency assured the public of its dedication to upholding integrity in its investigations.
