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  "id": 14468125,
  "title": "EOCO grants Suame MP John Darko enquiry bail in GH¢27m SIC Savings and Loans investigation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/eoco-grants-suame-mp-john-darko-enquiry-bail-in-gh-27m-sic-savings",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T14:22:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/eoco-grants-suame-mp-john-darko-enquiry-bail-in-gh%c2%a227m-sic-savings-and-loans-investigation/"
  },
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  "account": "The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has granted Enquiry Bail to MP for Suame, John Darko, in connection with an alleged criminal conspiracy that has resulted in a financial loss of GH¢27 million to SIC Savings and Loans Company Limited. The decision, announced on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, was based on Mr. Darko's level of cooperation with investigators during the investigation. EOCO highlighted that he was respectful and cooperative throughout the process, stating that his involvement in the enquiry was honored. The office also mentioned that former Managing Director of SIC Life Savings and Loans, Amma Frimpomaa Dwumah, had similarly cooperated with the investigators. However, EOCO clarified that investigations are still ongoing, and no conclusions have been drawn regarding the responsibility of any individual connected to the case. The investigation continues to progress, with EOCO maintaining that no definitive conclusions have been reached.",
  "summary": "The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has granted the Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, enquiry bail following investigations into an alleged criminal conspiracy that has resulted in an estimated financial loss of GH¢27 million to SIC Savings and Loans Company Limited. According to a news release issued by EOCO on Tuesday, October … The post EOCO grants Suame MP John Darko…",
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        "title": "EOCO grants Suame MP John Darko enquiry bail in GH¢27m SIC investigation",
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        "published": "2026-10-13T19:34:08.000Z"
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        "title": "Suame MP John Darko granted enquiry bail in GH¢27m SIC investigation",
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        "published": "2026-10-13T20:08:27.000Z"
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        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Suame MP John Darko granted enquiry bail in GH¢27m SIC Savings and Loans investigation after reporting to EOCO again",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/suame-mp-john-darko-granted-enquiry-bail-in-gh-27m-sic-savings-and",
        "published": "2026-10-13T20:38:38.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "SIC settlement: Suame MP John Darko denies involvement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/sic-settlement-suame-mp-john-darko-denies-involvement",
        "published": "2026-10-14T08:19:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "Suame MP John Darko denies involvement in SIC, equity savings and loans settlement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/suame-mp-john-darko-denies-involvement-in-sic-equity-savings-and",
        "published": "2026-10-14T17:10:12.000Z"
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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."
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