The Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Justice Srem-Sai, has confirmed that Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is under investigation for serious criminal offences, including fraud, causing financial loss to the state, and money laundering. Apexnewsgh reports
In a statement posted on his official X account, Justice Srem-Sai disclosed that the investigation is being handled by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
The Deputy Attorney General stated that asset recovery proceedings are already underway to secure suspected proceeds of crime. He added that the criminal investigation is running concurrently with asset recovery efforts “to prevent further dissipation of what law enforcement agencies strongly suspect to be proceeds of crime.”
Justice Srem-Sai revealed that a second, more complex strand of investigation is also ongoing, linked to a larger international organised crime network. EOCO is collaborating with global law enforcement partners to uncover the full scope of Wontumi’s alleged involvement.
This latest development comes amid heightened political tensions, with the NPP alleging political persecution and accusing the government of targeting Wontumi for political reasons. Chairman Wontumi, a prominent figure within the NPP, has been a vocal and visible player in the party’s campaign machinery.
The Deputy Attorney General’s statement marks the most direct public confirmation to date of the serious nature and scope of the allegations facing the NPP stalwart. While EOCO has yet to officially comment on the details of the investigation, the statement provides clarity on the ongoing investigation and the government’s commitment to pursuing the matter.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
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