The Accra High Court has recently made a significant decision regarding the assets of former Minister Cecilia Dapaah. The court directed the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to reverse the freezing of her bank accounts and return her seized funds within a 72-hour window. This move came on the heels of the OSP withdrawing its application to uphold the seizure and freezing orders, opting instead to transfer the case to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for further investigation.
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, during a press briefing, highlighted that the case against Mrs. Dapaah is suspected to involve money laundering activities. Agyebeng noted that the evidence and intelligence collected thus far suggest that the case falls predominantly under the category of suspected money laundering. He stated that EOCO, with its specialized focus on such financial crimes, is the more appropriate entity to proceed with the case.
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The backdrop of this legal drama includes the involvement of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) since October 2023. The FBI teamed up with the OSP to thoroughly probe the financial dealings of Cecilia Dapaah and her husband, Daniel Osei Kuffour. This international inquiry spans both Ghanaian and American jurisdictions, seeking to clarify the legitimacy of the couple’s wealth. The Special Prosecutor reaffirmed his commitment to work closely with both EOCO and the FBI to ensure a comprehensive examination of the matter.
