The Office of the Special Prosecutor has seized cash amounts belonging to Cecilia Dapaah that the High Court ordered it to return the cash. Kissi Agyebeng returned the cash and unfroze the former Sanitation Minister’s accounts in order to comply with the court’s ruling.
However, as the investigation into the source of Cecilia Dapaah’s money continued, the OSP decided to free the bank accounts of the former Bantama lawmaker and seize the cash as well. It is to ensure the OSP is able to continue its conduct of investigation into the case that sparked outrage among Ghanaians.
A statement by the OSP said, “Consequently, subsequent to the indicated ruling and order of the High Court and the compliance by the OSP with said ruling and order, the Special Prosecutor considers that freezing the bank accounts and investments of Ms. Dapaah is necessary to facilitate the ongoing investigation. Therefore, the Special Prosecutor has invoked his statutory power under section 38(1) of Act 959 and regulation 19(1) of L.I. 2374 by directing the freezing of the bank accounts and investments of Ms. Dapaah effective 5 September 2023.”
“Further, subsequent to the indicated ruling and order of the High Court and the compliance by the OSP with said ruling and order, the Special Prosecutor considers that he has reasonable grounds to suspect that the cash amounts seized from and returned to Ms. Dapaah is tainted property and it is necessary to exercise the power of seizure to prevent the concealment or loss of said cash amounts.
“Therefore, the Special Prosecutor has again invoked his statutory power under section 32(1)(a) of Act 959 by directing the seizure from Ms. Dapaah of the cash amounts previously seized from her. Authorized officers of the OSP have seized said cash amounts from Ms. Dapaah.
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