EOCO found no evidence of money laundering against Cecilia Dapaah - Godfred Dame

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has refuted claims that the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) failed to follow the directive from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to investigate the former Minister of Water and Sanitation, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, for allegations of money laundering.

"EOCO carried out an investigation into the money laundering allegations and concluded there was no evidence to move forward.

They communicated in their correspondence that after reviewing the case file and their findings, they could not substantiate any money laundering claims against Cecilia Dapaah," he stated.

Godfred Dame urged for careful consideration of the topic, pointing out that the OSP, not his office, had absolved Cecilia Dapaah of corruption charges.

The Attorney-General elaborated that the OSP's referral to EOCO was explicitly about money laundering, as detailed in the OSP's letter.

"The money laundering allegations pertained to certain financial transfers from the United States.

This statement comes in response to concerns voiced by some Ghanaians and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) after the Attorney-General advised EOCO against pursuing money laundering inquiries into Cecilia Dapaah's dealings.