EOCO clears air on reported arrest of Springfield Energy CEO, Kevin Okyere, in Dubai
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has denied allegations that it did nothing in response to the arrest of the company’s CEO, Kevin Okyere, in Dubai and explained that it is presently working on two ongoing investigations involving Springfield Energy.
In a statement sent by the Executive Director’s Head of Public Affairs, EOCO refuted the online publication Novareport’s assertion that the organisation neglected to respond to a petition claiming fraud concerning Springfield Energy.
“Contrary to the claims made by Novareport, EOCO has two active investigations involving Springfield Energy,” the statement said. “The first is a petition against Springfield Energy, and the second is an explosive case between BOST and Springfield Energy. It is the policy directive of the leadership of EOCO that investigations must precede arrest and not the reverse.”
The ongoing dispute between Springfield Energy and Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) is still a top priority, according to EOCO, because it directly affects both BOST’s finances and the larger Ghanaian economy.
EOCO regretted Novareport’s failure to obtain explanation prior to publishing the “false story,” albeit noting that it typically does not comment on ongoing investigations.
“EOCO assures the public that it is committed to investigating and prosecuting economic and organised crimes in Ghana, and we will continue to work diligently to achieve our mandate,” the statement added. “We urge the public to disregard the false claims made by Novareport and to note that EOCO is actively working on not one, but two investigations involving Springfield Energy.”
