Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Andreas Kamasah
Published on 2024-01-25 11:48:48
During a press conference, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng announced that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) would continue the case. Agyebeng explained that the court had ordered the office to return the cash sums and unfreeze the accounts of an investment of Mrs. Dapaah within 72 hours.
Agyebeng further explained that the investigation had uncovered a suspected case of money laundering, and EOCO is better equipped to handle suspected cases of money laundering and its attendant activity of structuring.
The collaboration between the FBI and the OSP started in October 2023 to investigate the wealth accumulated by Cecilia Dapaah and her husband, Daniel Osei Kuffour, in both Ghana and the United States. Agyebeng stated that his office would maintain close collaboration with EOCO and continue working with the FBI on the matter.
In the background of the case, two house helps, Patience Botwe and Sarah Agyei, who worked for Cecilia Dapaah and her husband, face charges for allegedly stealing monies and items valued at millions of cedis. The thefts occurred between July and October 2022, with the accused individuals allegedly pilfering personal effects, including clothes, handbags, perfumes, and jewellery.
Additionally, three other individuals have been implicated in receiving stolen funds ranging from GH¢1 million to GH¢50,000.
The case came to light when the complainants reported the theft to the police in June 2023, leading to the arrest of Patience Botwe, who was caught entering the couple’s room with a duplicate key. Subsequent investigations revealed that the stolen money had been used to acquire properties and expensive items.
The Special Prosecutor had previously announced an investigation into the matter, commencing with the arrest of Cecilia Dapaah. The recent court order to return seized funds marks a significant development in this ongoing investigation.
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