The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has referred former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah’s case to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
This was made known by the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, at a presser on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
“After nearly seven months of an extensive investigation by the OSP and a parallel inquiry by the Federal Investigation Bureau (FBI) of the United States, no direct or immediate evidence of corruption has been found in the seized funds or frozen bank accounts linked to Ms. Dapaah and her associates.
“The investigation has identified strong indications of suspected money laundering and structuring. While the OSP acknowledges these suspected offences, they do not fall directly within the mandate of the office. By law, the office cannot investigate, prosecute nor recover proceeds of crime,” the Special Prosecutor explained.
The OSP has since withdrawn all cases before the court regarding the subject matter.
The cases before the court include an application for confirmation of the seizure of her assets and a criminal case for failing to declare her assets.
Ms Dapaah’s court hurdles began when seven persons, including her house help, were hauled before the court for stealing $1 million, €300,000, and other valuables from her residence.
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