Ken Ofori-Atta, a former finance minister, is allegedly being held by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The public statement sent by Mr. Ofori-Atta’s attorneys further stated, “The public is, therefore, advised to note that he is a law-abiding person and is fully cooperating with ICE to have this issue resolved. His legal team is in contact with ICE and working to resolve the matter as expeditiously as possible.”
Ofori-Atta has been placed on an Interpol Red Notice and declared sought by Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor, which is conducting many criminal investigations.
The OSP has listed Ofori-Atta sought for the following cases:
1. Contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority, aimed at enhancing revenue assurance in the downstream petroleum sector, upstream petroleum production, and the minerals and metals resources value chain.
2. Termination of a contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited and Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC) for the Distribution, Loss Reduction, and Associated Network Improvement Project.
3. Procurement of contractors, materials, and payments related to the National Cathedral project.
4. Activities and payments associated with a contract awarded by the Ministry of Health (initially commenced by the Ministry for Special Development Initiatives) to Service Ghana Auto Group Limited for the purchase and after-sales service and maintenance of 307 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 305 CDI ambulances for the National Ambulance Service.
5. Payments and utilisation of funds from the Tax Refund Account of the Ghana Revenue Authority.
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Source: newsthemegh.com