EOCO recovers over GH¢600 million from financial crime investigations — Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) recovered more than GH¢600 million in 2025 as part of intensified efforts to combat financial crimes and protect public resources.
Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament, President Mahama said the government remains committed to strengthening anti-corruption institutions and ensuring accountability in the management of state resources.
“The fight against corruption remains a central pillar of our commitment to good governance and prudent management of public resources,” President Mahama stated. “We will not tolerate corruption regardless of political affiliation or social status.”
According to the President, EOCO investigated 462 financial crime-related cases during the period, with 15 cases currently under prosecution in various courts across the country.
He also revealed that the agency has successfully dismantled several transnational criminal networks involved in vehicle theft and financial fraud.
“Our institutions are working more closely with law enforcement agencies, financial intelligence bodies, and prosecutors to ensure that those who steal from the state are held accountable,” he said.
As part of asset recovery efforts, EOCO also recovered 29 luxury vehicles suspected to have been stolen through organized criminal operations.
President Mahama emphasized that while the government is pushing aggressively to tackle corruption, due process must be followed in line with Ghana’s constitutional democracy.
“I may be as impatient as every Ghanaian to see justice done, but investigations must be thorough, dockets prepared, charges filed, and accused persons given their day in court,” he noted.
“The rule of law protects us all from abuse and ensures that justice is not only done but is seen to be done.”
The President referenced Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, stressing that the country has chosen constitutional governance over extra-judicial methods of justice.
He also announced plans to strengthen anti-corruption legislation through the proposed Public Office Code of Conduct Bill, which is currently before Parliament.
“We remain resolute that public office is a public trust, and any breach of that trust must attract appropriate sanctions under the law,” he said.
Government officials say the strengthened anti-corruption drive will continue through cooperation between investigative bodies and the Attorney General’s office to ensure successful prosecution of economic crimes.
The President expressed confidence that sustained enforcement and institutional reforms will help restore public confidence in governance and improve national development outcomes.
