The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has listed four areas of alleged wrongdoing in its investigations involving the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, who was placed under arrest on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
In a news release, the Office said the investigations relate to “allegations relating to criminal conspiracy, financial loss to SIC Savings and Loans, money laundering, tax-related offences and other matters under investigation.”
According to EOCO, investigators are examining whether more than one person acted together in the matters under review.
The release did not, however, name any other person or entity under conspiracy.
As regards financial loss to SIC Savings and Loans, it did not state the amount involved, the period in question or how the loss is alleged to have occurred.
With regard to money laundering and tax-related offences, EOCO did not describe the transactions or accounts under scrutiny, providing little detail.
Mr. Baffour Awuah, Senior Partner of Sarkodie, Baffour Awuah and Partners, surrendered himself at EOCO’s premises at about 10:00am, according to the release, following “several months of efforts by the Office to secure his attendance before investigators.”
He was subsequently placed under arrest and, EOCO said, “is currently cooperating with investigators as the investigative process proceeds.”
The surrender followed a warrant issued by the Accra High Court on September 30, 2026,authorising EOCO to search for and seize documents relevant to its investigation.
EOCO has not said whether charges will be filed.
The release only stated that the Office “will continue to pursue all relevant lines of inquiry, examine the available evidence and afford all persons involved their rights under the Constitution and applicable laws.”
It stressed that the investigations “will progress professionally, independently and in accordance with due process,” and urged the public to allow the process to proceed “without speculation or premature conclusions regarding the culpability of any individual.”
Mr. Baffour Awuah has previously disputed EOCO’s account of its dealings with him, saying the investigation concerns SIC Life Savings and Loans, a client of his former law firm.