In the case involving Cecilia Daapah, the Accra High Court has instructed the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to return the funds that were previously seized from Cecilia Dapaah within 72 hours.
This decision came after the OSP requested confirmation of freezing and seizure orders relating to the bank accounts and assets of the former Minister for Water Resources and Sanitation.
The Special Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, announced in a press conference that the case would now be handled by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The court order mandates the OSP to return the cash sums and unfreeze the accounts within the given timeframe.
Mr. Agyebeng cited suspicions of money laundering uncovered during the investigation as the reason for transferring the case to EOCO. He also emphasized the ongoing collaboration between EOCO and the FBI in dealing with this matter.
To provide some background, Cecilia Dapaah and her husband, Daniel Osei Kuffour, found themselves facing legal issues when their housemates were charged with stealing valuables and cash worth millions from their residence in Accra. The alleged thefts took place between July and October 2022, resulting in charges of conspiracy to commit a crime and stealing against several individuals, including house helpers.
Various items were reported stolen, including clothes, handbags, perfumes, jewelry, Kente cloth, and men’s suits. One of the house helps, Sarah Agyei, was granted bail, while the others were remanded into custody.
The theft case came to light in June 2023 when the complainants noticed the missing cash and personal effects, prompting an investigation. It was revealed that the stolen money had been used to acquire properties and expensive items, leading to further scrutiny.
The Special Prosecutor initiated an investigation to determine the source of the money and address the allegations against Cecilia Dapaah. The recent court order directing the return of seized funds signifies a shift in the case’s handling from OSP to EOCO.
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