EOCO to lead AKSA bribery and money laundering probe in Ghana

Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai has clarified that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is leading the investigation into the AKSA bribery scandal in Ghana, rather than the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

Dr. Srem-Sai explained that the decision is based on the specific legal mandates of the institutions involved. He noted that the investigation extends beyond bribery and corruption to potentially include money laundering, an offense that falls under EOCO’s jurisdiction but not necessarily the OSP’s.

Addressing concerns of institutional rivalry, the Deputy Attorney General dismissed claims of a ‘turf war’ or attempts to avoid OSP scrutiny. He emphasized that the priority is ensuring the appropriate agency handles the specific crimes identified and noted that different security institutions may collaborate as the investigation progresses.