In his statement, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng specified that the freezing order remains in force for the other bank accounts and financial assets of Ms. Dapaah. This clarification highlights that the ongoing investigation still encompasses those specific accounts.
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The investigations by the OSP, initiated in July 2023, are focused on alleged corruption and corruption-related offenses involving substantial amounts of money and valuable items, in which Madam Dapaah is implicated. The OSP took necessary measures, including issuing the freezing order, to facilitate the investigation into her bank accounts and financial assets.
As a result of the investigation, five out of the bank accounts linked to Ms. Dapaah were eliminated from suspicion of being tainted proceeds. Consequently, the OSP has decided to lift the freezing order on those particular accounts.
The investigations by the OSP, initiated in July 2023, are focused on alleged corruption and corruption-related offenses involving substantial amounts of money and valuable items, in which Madam Dapaah is implicated. The OSP took necessary measures, including issuing the freezing order, to facilitate the investigation into her bank accounts and financial assets.
As a result of the investigation, five out of the bank accounts linked to Ms. Dapaah were eliminated from suspicion of being tainted proceeds. Consequently, the OSP has decided to lift the freezing order on those particular accounts.
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Summary Of Cecilia Dapaah's Story:
Madam Dapaah gained attention in July 2023 when it was reported by The Chronicle Newspaper that her domestic helpers were taken to court for allegedly stealing significant sums of money, including $1 million, 300,000 euros, and several millions of cedis, along with personal belongings valued at thousands of Ghanaian Cedis and dollars, belonging to the former minister and her husband.
Following public outcry, Cecilia Dapaah subsequently resigned from her position. She was subsequently arrested by the OSP and later granted bail.
On Monday, July 24, 2023, officials from the Office of the Special Prosecutor conducted a search at the former Minister's residence. During the search, a substantial amount of US$590,000 and GHC2,730,000 in cash was discovered.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor promptly took action by seizing the significant amounts of cash, considering them as crucial evidence for the ongoing investigation.
Additionally, the OSP froze seven bank accounts belonging to Cecilia Dapaah, further aiding the investigation. In tis report, the OSP has revoked the freezing order on five out of the seven bank accounts that were frozen.
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Summary Of Cecilia Dapaah's Story:
Madam Dapaah gained attention in July 2023 when it was reported by The Chronicle Newspaper that her domestic helpers were taken to court for allegedly stealing significant sums of money, including $1 million, 300,000 euros, and several millions of cedis, along with personal belongings valued at thousands of Ghanaian Cedis and dollars, belonging to the former minister and her husband.
Following public outcry, Cecilia Dapaah subsequently resigned from her position. She was subsequently arrested by the OSP and later granted bail.
On Monday, July 24, 2023, officials from the Office of the Special Prosecutor conducted a search at the former Minister's residence. During the search, a substantial amount of US$590,000 and GHC2,730,000 in cash was discovered.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor promptly took action by seizing the significant amounts of cash, considering them as crucial evidence for the ongoing investigation.
Additionally, the OSP froze seven bank accounts belonging to Cecilia Dapaah, further aiding the investigation. In tis report, the OSP has revoked the freezing order on five out of the seven bank accounts that were frozen.
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