Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has confirmed that detained Member of Parliament Ohene Kwame Frimpong is under investigation in the Netherlands over alleged fraud and money laundering offences.
Speaking in an interview on Joy News, Mr Dafeamekpor disclosed that Dutch authorities are treating the matter as part of ongoing financial crime investigations.
According to him, legal representatives handling the case had indicated that the allegations form part of a broader probe being conducted by authorities in Amsterdam.
“It is an allegation, my brother,” Mr Dafeamekpor stated, cautioning against conclusions while investigations remain ongoing.
He stressed that the legislator remains innocent until proven guilty by a competent court.
The comments come amid growing political and public debate surrounding the detention of the MP and the legal proceedings currently underway in the Netherlands.
Mr Dafeamekpor argued that allegations of fraud and money laundering, whether raised locally or internationally, must be handled strictly within the framework of due process and the rule of law.
“A crime is a crime. Allegation of a crime is an allegation of a crime,” he said.
The Majority Chief Whip also questioned the length of the detention, asking whether it was appropriate for a suspect to remain in custody for an extended period while investigations continue.
“Do you detain somebody for this long under investigation?” he queried.
He disclosed that lawyers representing the MP have already filed a bail application before a Dutch court, which is expected to be heard within the week.
Mr Dafeamekpor expressed optimism that the MP would secure temporary release pending the outcome of investigations.
“We think he will prevail with the bail application,” he added.
He further revealed that Ghana’s Parliament, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the country’s diplomatic mission in The Hague have all been involved in efforts to support the detained legislator and engage his family on developments in the case.
The case remains under judicial consideration in the Netherlands as Ghanaian authorities continue to monitor proceedings closely.
