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The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has clarified that criminal proceedings involving a former Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) in the United States do not automatically establish criminal liability against any individual or entity in Ghana.
According to EOCO, the existence of a case being pursued abroad does not, by itself, amount to proof of wrongdoing by persons in Ghana unless evidence is established through the appropriate legal processes.
The clarification follows discussions surrounding the case involving former TOR Managing Director, Kwesi Nyantakyi Berko, who is facing legal proceedings in the United States over alleged financial crimes.
EOCO stressed that investigations must be guided by facts and evidence, adding that no person should be presumed guilty based solely on allegations or court proceedings involving another jurisdiction.
The Office explained that Ghana’s legal system requires a thorough examination of evidence before any criminal responsibility can be attributed to individuals.
EOCO further assured the public that it remains committed to investigating financial and organised crimes while respecting due process and the rights of all persons involved.
Story by Efua Nessa