{
  "id": 11166876,
  "title": "Deputy AG reveals Manhyia South MP is under EOCO investigation over alleged financial loss and money",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/deputy-ag-reveals-manhyia-south-mp-is-under-eoco-investigation-over",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T10:22:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/deputy-ag-reveals-manhyia-south-mp-is-under-eoco-investigation-over-alleged-financial-loss-and-money/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has announced that Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah is under investigation by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for alleged unauthorised financial dealings at SIC Life Savings & Loans Company Ltd. The probe allegedly covers causing financial loss, dissipation of public funds and money laundering. The High Court has granted a warrant for Awuah's arrest after he refused to respond to an invitation from the EOCO since February 2026. The deputy Attorney-General confirmed that the lawmaker failed to cooperate with investigators. The EOCO told the court that they had exhausted all reasonable steps to secure Awuah's voluntary appearance, leading to his arrest warrant. Awuah's imminent arrest is part of an inquiry into a complaint of financial irregularities linked to transactions at SIC Life Savings & Loans.",
  "summary": "Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah is under investigation for alleged unauthorised financial dealings at SIC Life Savings & Loans Company Ltd, Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Dr Justice Srem-Sai has revealed. The probe covers suspected offences including causing financial loss, dissipation of public funds and money laundering. Dr Srem-Sai confirmed that the […]",
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    "outlets": 3,
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        "published": "2026-10-01T11:48:31.000Z"
      },
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      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}