High Court freezes Dennis Aboagye’s assets
Court Grants EOCO’s Asset-Freezing Request
An Accra High Court has ordered the freezing of five bank accounts and four landed properties belonging to former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), Dennis Edward Aboagye, popularly known as Miracles. The order was granted following an application by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) as part of its ongoing investigations into the alleged misappropriation of approximately GH¢55 million at the IMCCoD.
Probe Into Alleged Financial Irregularities
EOCO is investigating allegations of fraud, theft and procurement-related irregularities believed to have occurred during Mr Aboagye’s tenure as Executive Secretary of the committee. According to the anti-graft agency, the freezing of the bank accounts and properties is intended to preserve assets while investigations continue into the alleged financial improprieties.
Arrest at Accra International Airport
The court order comes weeks after Mr Aboagye was arrested at the Accra International Airport on Sunday, July 12, upon his return to Ghana.
He was intercepted by immigration officials and subsequently handed over to EOCO investigators for questioning before being released. EOCO said the arrest followed significant new findings uncovered during the course of the investigation.
Stop Order and Ongoing Investigations
The Office disclosed that Mr Aboagye had been aware of the investigations and had previously responded to invitations to assist investigators. However, EOCO explained that a stop order had been placed on him to prevent any travel that could potentially interfere with the ongoing probe. The agency maintained that the arrest formed part of its broader investigation into the alleged loss of public funds at the IMCCoD.
Former Accountant Also Under Investigation
EOCO has also confirmed the arrest of the committee’s former accountant, Gerald Appiah, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the alleged GH¢55 million financial loss. The agency says investigations remain ongoing and that further actions will be determined by the outcome of the probe.
