The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) directly recovered an amount of GH¢1.95 million into the Consolidated Fund, and GH¢1.64 million as indirect recovery to other institutions from proceeds of crime as of the end of September 2021.
In addition, the Office investigated 143 cases, with 19 cases being prosecuted at various courts, and one conviction secured.
This was announced by Finance Minister, Mr. Ken Ofori Atta when he presented the 2022 Budget statement in Parliament.
In 2022, EOCO projects an amount of GH¢4 million as direct and indirect recoveries from proceeds of crime. The Office also projects to investigate 450 cases.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.con/Kofi Atakora
