The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has referred former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah's case to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

According to Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, the case falls within the money laundering scheme which is within the purview of EOCO. Hence the decision to refer the case.

“By operation of law, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has a specific and direct mandate in respect of suspected cases of money laundering and its attendant activity of structuring. “Consequently, the Office is referring the case to EOCO for continued investigation and further action. The Office will be in close collaboration with EOCO and continued collaboration with the FBI,” he said.

Mr Agyebeng was speaking at a press briefing on January 25, 2024.

His comments follow an Accra High Court decision for the OSP to return Cecilia Dapaah's seized funds to her within 72 hours.

Mr Agyebeng explained that about an hour ago the OSP discontinued its application and has subsequently referred to the EOCO. "A little over an hour ago, the Office discontinued its application that was pending before the High Court for a confirmation of the seizure and freezing orders in pursuance of the referral of the case to EOCO.  "The Court ordered a return of the seized cash sums and unfreezing of the bank accounts and investments within seventy-two (72) hours.”

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