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EOCO to investigate Council of State member Dr Kwamigah-Atokple as injunction expires
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The Economic and Organised Crime Office EOCO is poised to begin its investigation into Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, a businessman and Council of State member, regarding accusations of gold trade fraud. This development follows the expiration of a 10-day injunction that had prevented EOCO from investigating Dr Kwamigah-Atokple and his company, Sesi-Edem Company Limited. An application by the Council of State member and his company to extend the injunction was not heard. During court proceedings on April 23, 2026, the judge referred three motions, including a contempt motion, to the Chief Justice for transfer to High Court 1, Adenta, stating that he believed these matters should have been filed there. The judge adjourned the matter indefinitely, despite opposition from the lawyers for Dr Kwamigah-Atokple and his company. The EOCO investigation originates from petitions by companies such as J.G Resources Ltd and Unigold Trading LLC, which allege they paid approximately GH¢57.7 million for about 50 kilograms of gold from Sesi-Edem, but either received incomplete delivery or no delivery at all. EOCO is also reportedly investigating potential money laundering in connection with the case.
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