The Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice has recommended the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) not to proceed with a money laundering investigation concerning former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah.
This advice followed a formal request from EOCO for guidance on the matter, as reflected in a letter from the Attorney General’s office dated April 25, 2024.
The Attorney General’s office highlighted that it had not received any reports from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) regarding its joint investigation with EOCO into Dapaah’s financial dealings. This lack of response from the OSP left EOCO without critical findings, making it challenging to substantiate any potential case against Dapaah.
Upon reviewing the case documents, the Attorney General’s office identified that the available evidence only included the OSP’s transmittal letter, an action diary, statements from the investigation, and correspondence with other institutions like the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and banks. Crucially, there was no evidence of corruption or related offenses against Dapaah within the dossier.
The Attorney General’s office stressed that successful money laundering investigations hinge on demonstrating that financial gains were derived from criminal activities. Given the absence of such proof, the office suggested that EOCO refrain from pursuing further action in this matter.
Advice From Attorney General to Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Cecilia Dapaah ‘s Money Laundering Case
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