The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has stated that the arrest of former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), Dennis Edward Aboagye, is linked to ongoing investigations into alleged financial and procurement irregularities involving about GH¢55 million.
According to EOCO, the investigation was launched following a petition by the current Executive Secretary of IMCCoD and a forensic audit covering the period between August 2022 and February 2025. The office said Aboagye, former IMCCoD Accountant Gerald Appiah, and others are being investigated for alleged offences including conspiracy to steal, stealing, causing financial loss to the state, using public office for profit, money laundering, and defrauding by false pretences.
EOCO said Aboagye was already aware of the investigation and had previously met with investigators. Following new findings, a stop order was placed on him to prevent travel while plans were made for his arrest. He was intercepted by the Ghana Immigration Service upon his arrival at Kotoka International Airport and handed over to EOCO.
The office also disclosed that Gerald Appiah has begun refunding funds linked to the investigation but stressed that the recoveries do not end the probe or absolve any suspect. EOCO said Aboagye will be granted bail in accordance with the law while investigations continue.