Cecilia Dapaah Cleared of Corruption, But EOCO Dey Investigate Money Laundering
Former Sanitation and Water Resources Minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah don get cleared of corruption by de Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and de FBI. But, ebi new money laundering investigation dey go on.
No Direct Evidence of Corruption
According to de OSP, dem no find any direct evidence of corruption after dem do thorough investigation wey de FBI sef join. Dem check plenty money and valuable things wey dem seize from Madam Dapaah and her people.
De OSP report say even though dem no find corruption, dem see strong signs of money laundering and structuring. But dat one no dey under de OSP mandate.
EOCO Take Over Money Laundering Probe
Because of de money laundering suspicions, de OSP give de case to de Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) so dem go investigate. Money laundering dey under EOCO jurisdiction.
Twist! EOCO Return Docket
But in a surprising turn of events, EOCO return de case file to de OSP. Dem say money laundering no be main crime, ebi just side crime wey dey depend on another crime. So, EOCO say dem no get power to start investigation if dem no get main crime to investigate first.
De case still dey develop, so we go keep you updated as we hear more.