By The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has announced that a second suspect linked to the ongoing investigation involving New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications team member, Dennis ‘Miracles’ Aboagye, has voluntarily begun refunding funds believed to have been obtained through the alleged unlawful scheme under investigation.
The latest development, according to EOCO, forms part of continuing efforts to recover suspected proceeds of crime while investigations into the matter continue.
Former Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD) Executive Secretary Dennis Aboagye is under investigation together with a second suspect, a former accountant of the IMCCoD identified as Gerald Appiah.
They are under investigation for suspected offences, including conspiracy to steal and stealing, using public office for profit, causing financial loss to the state, dissipation of public funds, defrauding by false pretences, and money laundering.
In a statement issued by the anti-graft agency on Monday, July 13, EOCO said Gerald Appiah had taken the initiative to begin making refunds without compulsion, describing the move as a significant development in the ongoing probe.
EOCO, however, did not disclose the amount that has so far been refunded, explaining that investigations remain active.
EOCO indicated that the voluntary restitution would not halt investigations or affect the legal process, stressing that all persons connected with the case would continue to be subjected to due process under the law.
The agency reiterated that the recovery of suspected proceeds of crime remains one of its core mandates, alongside investigating complex economic and organised crime.
It emphasised that any funds established to have been acquired unlawfully would be pursued for recovery in accordance with the law, irrespective of whether suspects voluntarily cooperate or not.
The latest disclosure comes amid ongoing investigations into allegations involving Mr Aboagye, a case that has attracted significant public attention.
EOCO has maintained that investigations are progressing and that all persons implicated continue to enjoy the constitutional presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
The Office further assured the public that it remains committed to conducting a professional, impartial and evidence-based investigation, adding that additional updates would be provided when appropriate.
EOCO also urged the public to refrain from speculation and allow investigators to complete their work, noting that the integrity of the investigative process is critical to ensuring accountability and the proper administration of justice.
The anti-corruption agency reaffirmed its determination to pursue all persons implicated in economic and organised crime while ensuring that the rights of suspects are fully protected throughout the legal process.
