The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in Ghana has joined forces with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States to scrutinize the financial activities and assets of Cecilia Abena Dapaah, the former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, and her associates on both sides of the Atlantic.
The objective of this joint investigation is to ascertain the legality of their wealth, particularly in the context of their financial transactions between Ghana and the United States.
Official Statement from OSP and FBI
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)@USEmbassyGhana have initiated concurrent inquiries into the activities of Cecilia Abena Dapaah, the former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, and her associates. These…
— Office of the Special Prosecutor-Ghana (@ospghana) October 11, 2023
Cecilia Abena Dapaah came under public scrutiny in July when it was revealed that two of her housemates were facing charges in an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly stealing substantial sums of money and valuable items amounting to millions of Ghana Cedis. In response to mounting public pressure, Cecilia Dapaah resigned from her ministerial position on July 22, 2023.
Cecilia Dapaah, who resigned from her ministerial position amid allegations of corruption, is now seeking legal recourse to challenge the ongoing investigation against her and her husband, Daniel Osei Kufuor. The charges they face are related to suspected corruption and corruption-related offences.
This joint investigation between Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation marks a significant step in ensuring transparency and accountability in cases involving the movement of wealth across international borders, as both agencies collaborate to establish the lawfulness of the assets of Cecilia Abena Dapaah and her associates.