EOCO ESCALATES BERKO BRIBERY PROBE

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has ramped up its probe into the Ghanaian aspects of the bribery case involving former Goldman Sachs banker and former Tema Oil Refinery Managing Director, Asante Kwaku Berko, following his U.S. conviction for alleged bribery in Ghana's power sector. After the U.S. court's decision, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice collaborated with the U.S. authorities to gather required evidence and records.

EOCO was then directed to escalate the investigation as the necessary information was obtained through lawful international cooperation. The investigation began after the U.S. authorities requested information about specific individuals in Ghana, including former ministers and public servants, though their names were not disclosed.

EOCO has worked closely with the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice to initiate preliminary work on the Ghanaian side of the case. The intensified investigation will focus on tracing and possibly recovering assets and proceeds linked to suspected criminal activities.