The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has revealed CEO and promoter of Springfield Energy Kevin Okyere is on its radar. According to EOCO, Mr. Okyere is under two active investigations one it describes as “explosive”.
Following reports of arrest of Kevin Okyere by authorities in Dubai, EOCO has been called for failing to act of a petition sent to the office against Springfield and the owner.
However in a statement, EOCO described the claims as false. The office is explained it has never been its policy to arrest suspects before investigations thus the seeming lack of action on the petition.
“The Economic and Organized Crime Office, (EOCO) has taken notice of a publication alleging that one Kevin Okyere, CEO and promoter of Springfield Energy has been arrested and detained in Dubai following what the news portal claims is EOCO’s failure to act on a petition alleging defrauding by false pretense. Contrary to the claims , EOCO has two active investigations involving Springfield Energy.” The statement disclosed.
The first according to EOCO 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 statement added.
EOCO singled out the investigations into a deal between Springfield and BOST as a priority given the amount involved and impact on not just BOST but the country’s economy.
“We wish to emphasize that the case involving BOST and Springfield is a priority to EOCO due to its immediate impact on BOST’s finances and the local economy.”
EOCO expressed disappointment in the publication accusing it of dereliction of duty.
“Though EOCO does not comment on active investigations, it is regrettable that Novanreports did not seek clarification from EOCO before running the false story.”
In conclusion EOCO assured the public of its commitment to investigating and prosecuting economic and organized crimes in Ghana adding it will continue to work diligently to achieve its mandate.
Below is the full statement from EOCO:
