Also known as: EOCO
Organization that investigates organized crime and economic offenses in Ghana, including fraud, money laundering, and smuggling cases.
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Joy Online
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has denied reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Saturday, August 15. …
Sammi Awuku denies reports of EOCO arrestJoy Online
… Mr Dafeamekpor also proposed that relevant state institutions, including the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Attorney-General’s Office, work together with legal and civil society experts to examine the allegations. …
Dafeamekpor defends Ayine’s handling of Aksa case, faults past AGsJoy Online
… He said the investigations went beyond the work of state investigative agencies, including the Bureau of National Intelligence and the Economic and Organised Crime Office, but also involved forensic audits where necessary. …
ORAL doing fantastic job, Ghanaians will see results soon – Attorney GeneralJoy Online
… He noted that Ghana has spent years establishing anti-corruption institutions, including the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Office of the Special Prosecutor, while enacting numerous laws intended to combat corruption. …
Corruption must never pay, Ghana must act – Dr Kofi Amoah charges MahamaJoy Online
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has inaugurated a new audit committee to strengthen internal controls, risk management and oversight of the institution’s operations. …
EOCO inaugurates new audit committee to strengthen financial oversightJoy Online
… The handover ceremony, monitored by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), took place on August 7, 2026, at the Conference Room of the Weija Paediatric Hospital. …
Awerco Construction hands over 130-bed Weija Paediatric Hospital to Health MinistryJoy Online
… The spokesperson for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Gender Committee, Grace Akosua Amoabeng, said the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) must conduct a thorough investigation into the Ghanaian aspect of the case and make the findings public. …
EOCO must name all persons linked to Berko bribery scheme — NPP communicatorJoy Online
… Mr Danquah said Kwarteng’s Ghanaian passport was with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). …
Court turns down bail for alleged romance scam pastorJoy Online
… The prosecution was led by Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai, together with Chief State Attorney Sarah Fafa Kpodo, Principal State Attorney Esi Dentaa Yankah and EOCO Assistant Staff Officer Rabiatu Abdulai. …
Adu-Boahene, wife may cross-examine prosecution witness themselves if lawyers stay away, Judge warnsJoy Online
… expert; Chief Superintendent Alberta Ankrah, National Head of the Anti-Human Smuggling and Trafficking in Persons Unit (AHSTIP) of the Ghana Immigration Service; and SO Salome Gene, National Acting Head of the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Economic and Organised Crime Office …
Engage Now Africa, Ensign Global University sensitise students on human traffickingCivil society leaders and anti-corruption advocates credit the Mahama administration after 18 months for ongoing investigations, contract terminations, and procurement reforms, but express caution that the true test of the government's commitment lies ahead.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Civil society leaders and anti-corruption advocates credit the Mahama administration after 18 months for ongoing investigations, contract terminations, and procurement reforms, but express caution that the true test of the government's commitment lies ahead.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office questioned former Deputy Attorney-General Joseph Dindiok Kpemka over dealings at the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited and granted him bail after questioning on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The specific issues remain undisclosed, though a source told Myjoyonline that Kpemka had not committed wrongdoing in connection with the matter.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Cases against Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, accused of defrauding women through alleged romance scams, have been withdrawn from Circuit Courts in Accra for consolidation and referral to the High Court. Kwarteng and his wife Sally Akosua Amoasah have been jointly charged with six counts of conspiracy to commit fraud by false pretences, with additional charges against each including producing obscene material; they have denied all charges.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the Attorney General has closed its case against former National Signals Bureau Director General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, and Advantage Solutions Limited, who are accused of stealing GH¢49.1 million in a purported cybersecurity system deal for Ghana. The court has set September 25, 2026 as the deadline for the defence to file a submission of no case to answer, with a ruling on the submission scheduled for November 5, 2026.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has called for a reverse onus clause that would presume corruption when an individual cannot explain wealth disproportionate to their lawful income sources, requiring them to prove legitimate means of support. He made the proposal during the National Anti-Corruption Dialogue in Accra as part of broader reforms to strengthen asset recovery.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has called for non-conviction-based asset recovery to be entrenched in Ghana's Constitution, arguing that requiring criminal convictions before recovering unexplained wealth undermines anti-corruption efforts. He also advocated for a reverse onus clause requiring individuals to explain assets disproportionate to their lawful income.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Henry Manly-Spain has rejected a GH¢79.7 million import duty refund awarded to his company by the Accra High Court, stating his actual claim was around GH¢8.95 million and expected to rise only slightly above GH¢10 million with interest. He cited conscience and concern for the nation's ability to provide basic needs as reasons for the rejection.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The State has closed its case against Kwabena Adu-Boahene and two others, charged with stealing, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the Republic over an alleged GH¢49.1 million loss to a state agency. The prosecution alleged Adu-Boahene used "clever means" to take the money and spent it with his wife and company, while the defence contends it was used to purchase a cyber defence system for the agency.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An EOCO investigator testified in the Accra High Court that a letter presented by former National Signals Bureau boss Kwabena Adu Boahene as evidence of purchasing a cybersecurity system is fake, with forensic analysis showing it had no contact details, no signatory, and differed from genuine letters from the same entity. The prosecution has now closed its case after presenting four witnesses in support of 11 financial charges relating to alleged stealing of GH¢49.1 million earmarked for cybersecurity software.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra High Court has directed the defence team for former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene to file a submission of no case to answer by September 25, 2026, after the prosecution closed its case. Lead counsel Samuel Atta Akyea argues that the 14-day period is too short to properly review the prosecution's evidence and prepare a credible submission in the trial involving the alleged unlawful diversion of GH¢49.1 million in state funds.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra High Court has given the defence until September 25 to file a submission of no case to answer in the trial of former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and others, who face charges over the alleged diversion of GH¢49.1 million earmarked for a cybersecurity system. Defence counsel Samuel Atta Akyea has argued that the 14-day period is insufficient to prepare a credible submission.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board and Economic and Organised Crime Office have held a meeting to strengthen collaboration against gold smuggling, money laundering and illicit financial flows linked to the gold sector, developing an operational framework for closer cooperation and information sharing.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Atta Akyea, defence counsel for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu Boahene, will complete his cross-examination of EOCO investigator Frank Marshal Cromwell today at the Accra High Court. The prolonged questioning, centred on a disputed GH¢49.1 million transaction, has yielded admissions the defence says undermine key aspects of the prosecution's case.
2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Attorney-General's Department is consolidating two separate romance scam cases against Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, a 35-year-old self-styled online pastor, and his wife Sally Akosua Amoasah, a Chartered Accountant, and transferring them to the High Court. The couple face multiple charges including conspiracy to commit crime and defrauding by false pretences, involving seven complainants, and both have pleaded not guilty.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kweku Osei Korankye Asiedu, a marketer and NPP communicator, has been granted bail of GH¢100,000 on charges of threatening staff of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) with death, offensive conduct, and publication of false information. He pleaded not guilty and was ordered to deposit his passport and Ghana Card at court, with the case adjourned to November 3, 2026.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney-General's Department is consolidating two separate cases against Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, a 35-year-old entrepreneur accused of defrauding women through romance scams, and transferring them to the High Court. Kwarteng and his wife Sally Akosua Amoasah are facing six counts of conspiracy to commit crime and defrauding by false pretences, among other charges, which both have denied.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Defence counsel Samuel Atta Akyea said he had about 60 questions prepared for the fourth prosecution witness in the Kwabena Adu-Boahene trial but will reduce them to 40 within a three-hour court limit. The Accra High Court granted an additional day for cross-examination and adjourned the trial to September 2, 2026.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra High Court granted the defence counsel for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene an extra day to cross-examine the fourth prosecution witness, Frank Marshall Cromwell of EOCO, and adjourned the case to September 2, 2026. The cross-examination concerns an investigation into the alleged diversion of GH¢49.1 million in public funds linked to a cybersecurity procurement deal, with the defence disputing the amount as GH¢38.15 million instead.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP UK branch has called for a full independent forensic audit into Ghana's domestic gold purchasing transactions, welcoming a parliamentary inquiry but emphasising it must be informed by objective financial evaluation conducted by non-partisan experts to avoid politicisation.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has set up a Preliminary Investigation Committee on Seized Foreign Currency to address the movement of undeclared foreign currency through Ghana's airports and border points. The Governor said undeclared currency flows pose risks including money laundering, tax evasion and other illicit activities, and the BoG is working with multiple agencies to strengthen monitoring and investigation mechanisms.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama has warned that undeclared foreign currency moving through Ghana's airports and borders poses a threat to financial integrity and enables money laundering and tax evasion. The BoG has established a multi-agency Preliminary Investigation Committee and is collaborating with revenue, security, and financial intelligence authorities to address the issue.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sulemana Braimah, Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, questions Ghana's commitment to fighting corruption, noting that the creation of anti-corruption institutions like the Office of the Special Prosecutor has not stopped corruption from growing despite existing bodies such as EOCO, FIC, CID, and CHRAJ.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
QNET's Global Compliance Officer has appealed to pastors and religious organisations to warn their members against fake job and travel schemes falsely attributed to QNET, stating the company is a legitimate direct selling business. QNET is working with Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to combat scammers misusing the QNET brand; a July operation by EOCO rescued and arrested 44 foreign nationals connected to a travel scam syndicate.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
In the trial of former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene over a $7 million cyber defence system contract, an EOCO investigator testified that the anti-graft agency did not contact ISC Holdings, the Israeli firm contracted to supply the equipment, or the National Security Council to verify whether the system was purchased and delivered.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng announced the "rebirth" of the Office of the Special Prosecutor following the Supreme Court's July 29, 2026 ruling affirming the constitutionality of the OSP's independent prosecutorial powers. The OSP will rigorously investigate corruption cases, vigorously prosecute offences, recover illicit assets, and intensify corruption prevention efforts.
27 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The trial of former Director-General of National Signals Bureau Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng resumed after the court rejected their lawyer's request to adjourn pending a Supreme Court review. They are charged with allegedly stealing GH¢49.1 million from the state.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Cyber Security Authority's Senior Manager has cautioned journalists against publishing unverified cybercrime claims and unresolved computer system vulnerabilities, warning that premature disclosure could aid criminals and disrupt investigations. He urged media to consult security agencies before reporting sensitive cyber incidents, especially those with national security implications.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Twenty Burkinabè nationals who were lured to Ghana with promises of employment have been rescued from a suspected human-trafficking and cybercrime operation by Engage Now Africa and the Economic and Organised Crime Office's Anti-Human Trafficking Unit. The victims were allegedly exploited into cybercrime work, had money collected from them for fake travel documents, and have since been repatriated to Burkina Faso after receiving shelter and support.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority's Senior Manager for Critical Information Infrastructure has cautioned journalists against publishing unverified claims about cyber criminals or prematurely disclosing unresolved computer system vulnerabilities, warning that premature disclosure could disrupt investigations and provide criminals with exploitable information. He urged media practitioners to consult security agencies before publishing sensitive information about cyber incidents.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors has cautioned public authorities against automatically interpreting differences between compensation claims and assessments by acquiring authorities as evidence of fraud or professional misconduct, following the Minister for Roads and Highways' statement that the government was considering reporting two quantity surveyors to the Economic and Organised Crime Office over alleged attempts to inflate compensation claims for road project-affected properties.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →