An Accra High Court has approved a request from the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) to freeze five bank accounts and four properties belonging to Dennis Edward Aboagye, commonly known as Miracles. Aboagye is the former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD). This order is part of EOCO’s ongoing investigation into the alleged misappropriation of approximately GH¢55 million at the IMCCoD, focusing on suspected fraud, theft, and procurement-related irregularities during Aboagye’s tenure.
The latest development follows Aboagye’s arrest on Sunday, July 12, at Kotoka International Airport upon his return to Ghana. He was intercepted by immigration officers and handed over to EOCO for questioning and was later released. According to EOCO, investigators decided to arrest Aboagye after discovering significant new evidence in the case.
The Office stated that he had been aware of the investigation and had previously responded to invitations to assist with inquiries. However, a travel ban was imposed on him to prevent any actions that could interfere with the ongoing investigation. EOCO has maintained that the arrest formed part of its broader probe into the alleged financial improprieties at the IMCCoD.
The agency also confirmed the arrest of the committee’s former accountant, Gerald Appiah, as investigations into the alleged loss of public funds continue.
Source: Ernest K. Arhinful
