GhanaWeb has reported that the assets and bank accounts of former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, have been frozen by the office of the Special Prosecutor.
The freezing of these assets and accounts, which contain millions of dollars and Ghana cedis, is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption and corruption-related offenses.
According to documents obtained by GhanaWeb, the Office of the Special Prosecutor has initiated processes to have the administrative freeze confirmed and endorsed by the courts. While the Special Prosecutor has the authority to administratively freeze accounts of individuals under investigation, court confirmation is required to extend the duration of the freeze.
The case to confirm the freezing of Dapaah’s assets and accounts is expected to be heard in court in the coming week. Reportedly, significant amounts of money in both US dollars and Ghana cedis were found in various bank accounts linked to the former minister. Additionally, funds were retrieved during a search of her residences by the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
Cecilia Abena Dapaah has been under scrutiny following an alleged theft that occurred at her residence in Abelemkpe, Accra. Her house helps are accused of stealing over one million dollars and other valuables from her and her husband’s home.
It’s important to note that the investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor is distinct from other investigations being carried out by the police and the Attorney General’s office. The former minister is being investigated for corruption and related offenses by the Special Prosecutor, while other legal authorities are prosecuting individuals accused of stealing money belonging to or owned by Dapaah.