The Ghana Police Service has arrested Eric Afoakwa, also known as “Chad”, a convicted fraudster who had been on the run after being sentenced in absentia by the Accra High Court in 2019.
Afoakwa was found guilty on five counts, including money laundering, defrauding by false pretences, forgery of official documents and tax evasion. He was sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment, with the terms to run concurrently, and ordered to refund $132,660 to the complainant.
According to the police, Afoakwa went into hiding after the judgment and was subsequently declared wanted by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). He was arrested on July 6, 2026, by officers from the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit while allegedly attempting to leave the country, following a directive from the Inspector-General of Police.
The convict is expected to be handed over to EOCO to facilitate the enforcement of the court’s judgment. Police say they remain committed to working with other state agencies to track down fugitives and ensure they face justice.