President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has recovered more than GH₵600 million in stolen public funds as part of intensified anti-corruption and economic crime enforcement efforts.

Delivering his 2026 State of the Nation Address on Friday, February 27, the President provided an update on the activities of EOCO, describing the recoveries as a strong indication of the government’s renewed commitment to accountability and the protection of public resources.

He disclosed that, beyond the substantial recoveries made so far, hundreds of additional cases remain under active investigation, while several others have progressed to the prosecution stage.

“As of December 2025, EOCO has recovered more than GH₵600 million. The office has investigated 462 cases, with 15 currently under prosecution. It has dismantled transnational carjacking syndicates and has recovered 29 luxury vehicles that were stolen.

“The government remains resolute that corruption will not be tolerated regardless of status or political affiliations. The Attorney General Office will continue with both criminal prosecution and non-conviction based assets recovery mechanism to ensure that stolen public resources are returned for national development.”

According to the President, the investigations cover a wide range of alleged offences including procurement breaches, financial misappropriation, money laundering, tax evasion, cybercrime, and cross-border organised crime activities.

Some cases reportedly involve former ministry officials alleged to have authorised irregular payments, senior officers of state-owned enterprises linked to procurement irregularities, and private businesspersons suspected of benefiting from inflated contracts.Source:Kabah Atawoge