The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest of New Patriotic Party (NPP) communicator and former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), Dennis Edward Aboagye, popularly known as “Dennis Miracles” Aboagye, over an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities amounting to about GH¢55 million.
In a statement issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, EOCO said Mr. Aboagye and former IMCCoD Accountant, Gerald Appiah, are being investigated for alleged procurement and financial infractions uncovered following a forensic audit of the Secretariat covering the period between August 1, 2022 and February 2, 2025.
According to EOCO, the investigation was initiated after it received a petition from the current Executive Secretary of IMCCoD requesting further investigations into findings contained in the forensic audit report.
The anti-graft agency stated that the investigations concern the suspected misappropriation, misapplication, diversion and theft of public funds estimated at approximately GH¢55 million.
EOCO said the suspects are being investigated for a number of alleged offences including:
– Conspiracy to steal and stealing
– Using public office for profit
– Causing financial loss to the state
– Dissipation of public funds
– Defrauding by false pretenses
– Money laundering
– And other related offences
Arrest and Stop Order
In the statement, EOCO disclosed that significant new findings emerged last week, prompting plans to arrest Mr. Aboagye.
“Following significant new findings last week relating to suspected fraud and theft involving Mr. Dennis Aboagye, EOCO initiated an operational plan to effect his arrest this week,” the statement said.
The Office further explained that Mr. Aboagye had been placed on a Stop Order to prevent any travel that could interfere with the investigations.
“Upon his arrival at the Kotoka International Airport on Saturday night, officers of the Ghana Immigration Service executed the Stop Order and handed Mr. Aboagye over to EOCO on Sunday morning,” EOCO stated.
The Office noted that although it was unaware at the time the Stop Order was issued, Mr. Aboagye had already travelled outside the country.
EOCO also revealed that the former IMCCoD Executive Secretary subsequently accompanied investigators on a search operation on Sunday, with further searches expected to continue.
Refunds and Bail
Meanwhile, the agency disclosed that former IMCCoD Accountant Gerald Appiah has voluntarily begun refunding funds linked to the alleged offences under investigation.
“EOCO notes that Gerald Appiah has voluntarily begun refunding funds connected to the crimes under investigation. These recoveries do not by themselves conclude the investigative process neither do they absolve any suspect of any crime,” the statement added.
EOCO assured the public that both suspects would be granted bail in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of Ghana while investigations continue.
The Office reiterated its commitment to conducting the investigations professionally, impartially and within the confines of the law, promising to provide further updates when appropriate.
Source : myxyzonline/Amos Konyo
