The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has dropped hints and tips to help the public to identify and avoid purchasing stolen vehicles, a persistent issue in Ghana.
Speaking on The Key Points on TV3 on August 23, the Head of Legal and Prosecution at EOCO, Leo Anthony Siamah, pointed out that certain types of vehicles should be immediate red flags for potential buyers.
Siamah stressed that the sudden appearance of brand-new, accident-free vehicles, particularly the latest models from 2023 and 2024, should raise suspicion.
He indicated that Ghana's vehicle market is typically dominated by salvaged or accident-damaged imports, so a pristine, newer car is a major deviation from the norm. "If you look at the vehicles and you realise that they are 2023 or 2024 models that is accident-free, it should be a red flag that should prompt you to check with INTERPOL to verify whether the car is stolen," he advised.
