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EOCO Dismisses Claims of Prior Contact With Abu Trica Before Arrest

18Dec

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EOCO Dismisses Claims of Prior Contact With Abu Trica Before Arrest

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has dismissed media speculations suggesting that it had prior contact with a notorious cybercriminal, popularly known as Abu Trica, before his arrest. In an update issued as a sequel to its news release dated December 12, 2025, EOCO clarified that at no point did the Office contact Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, ahead of the collaborative operation that led to his arrest. Abu Trica is alleged to be involved in an $8 million romance scam and was apprehended through a joint effort involving EOCO and other law enforcement agencies. Following the arrest, reports circulating in sections of the media claimed that EOCO had reached out to the suspect weeks earlier—claims the Office has firmly denied. “EOCO wishes to i...

EOCO Rescues Seven Trafficked Nigerians, Arrests Three in Major Cyber Fraud Bust at Mataheko-Afienya

17Nov

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EOCO Rescues Seven Trafficked Nigerians, Arrests Three in Major Cyber Fraud Bust at Mataheko-Afienya

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has uncovered a major cybercrime operation at Mataheko-Afienya, rescuing seven Nigerian nationals believed to have been trafficked into Ghana for illegal online activities. The raid, carried out on Friday, November 14, 2025, was part of EOCO’s ongoing Operation LIFELINE, a nationwide effort targeting human trafficking and cyber fraud networks. A total of ten individuals were picked up during the operation—three suspects and seven victims, all of Nigerian nationality. The victims, aged between 17 and 30 years, were reportedly lured into the country with promises of gainful employment. According to EOCO, the rescued individuals were later subjected to harsh working conditions and coercively used to carry out online fraud schemes and other ...

EOCO Arrests 320 People in Major “QNET” Fraud and Human Trafficking Raid in Kumasi

7Nov

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Crime

EOCO Arrests 320 People in Major “QNET” Fraud and Human Trafficking Raid in Kumasi

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has announced the arrest of 320 individuals in a major anti-human trafficking and fraud operation targeting a suspected “QNET” network in Kumasi. According to EOCO, the coordinated raids were carried out by its Anti-Human Trafficking Unit at two separate locations within the Ashanti Regional capital. Initial assessments reveal that 25 of the 320 individuals are potential suspects, while 295 are believed to be victims of a human trafficking and employment scam perpetrated under the guise of the QNET business model. EOCO said the operation was the result of months of meticulous investigations, reflecting the Office’s sustained commitment to detecting, investigating, and prosecuting economic and organised crime across the country. “This ...

Shatta Wale Freed from EOCO Custody After Bail Terms Revised

21Aug

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Shatta Wale Freed from EOCO Custody After Bail Terms Revised

Dancehall icon Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after spending nearly two days in detention. His release follows a revision of the initial bail conditions, which had drawn significant public attention. Shatta Wale’s manager, Samuel Atuobi Baah, also known as Sammy Flex, confirmed to JoyNews that the original bail sum of GH¢10 million was reduced to GH¢5 million, with two sureties to be justified. In addition to the new terms, the musician is required to report to EOCO three times a week while investigations continue. The case stems from Shatta Wale’s alleged purchase of a 2019 Lamborghini Urus, a luxury vehicle that U.S. authorities say is tied to proceeds of a US$4 millio...

Shatta Wale Interrogated by EOCO Over Lamborghini Linked to $4m U.S. Crime; Granted GHC10m Bail

21Aug

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Shatta Wale Interrogated by EOCO Over Lamborghini Linked to $4m U.S. Crime; Granted GHC10m Bail

Popular Ghanaian dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah Mensah, widely known as Shatta Wale, has been interrogated by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over a luxury Lamborghini Urus identified by U.S. authorities as proceeds of a $4 million crime. The vehicle, which was seized in May 2025, was linked to a case involving Ghanaian national Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving a jail term in the United States. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued an order on August 15, 2025, forfeiting the car as a substitute asset, authorising the U.S. government to take possession of it as restitution for the crime. Shatta Wale had earlier claimed publicly that he bought the Lamborghini in 2019 for $150,000 from an unidentified party. However, according...

Shatta Wale Accuses EOCO Boss of Intimidation Over Armed Visit to His Home

5Aug

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Shatta Wale Accuses EOCO Boss of Intimidation Over Armed Visit to His Home

Controversial Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale has taken to social media to accuse the Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Archer, of orchestrating what he described as an unprovoked armed raid on his residence. In a fiery Facebook post, the musician expressed outrage over the alleged incident, claiming the armed visit was both unnecessary and an act of intimidation. “EOCO Boss, Ibe you go make NDC go out of power next 4yrs. Bringing guns to my house was uncalled for!” Shatta Wale wrote, suggesting the move could have political repercussions for the ruling party. He further accused the EOCO leadership of misusing power and warned that such actions were not in line with the President’s intentions. “The President of Ghana didn’t appo...

EOCO declares Albert Nii Kpakpo Addotey wanted for alleged fraud

18Feb

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EOCO declares Albert Nii Kpakpo Addotey wanted for alleged fraud

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has declared Albert Nii Kpakpo Addotey wanted for allegedly defrauding by false pretences. EOCO issued an official notice on February 14, 2025, urging the public to assist in locating him. According to EOCO, Addotey is being sought for investigation, and anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to report to the agency’s Head Office, located adjacent to the Old Parliament House on Barnes Road, Accra. Information can also be provided at any EOCO Regional Office or the nearest police station. “The above-named person is wanted by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for the alleged offence of Defrauding by False Pretences,” the statement read. EOCO further appealed to the public to contact them via the n...