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EOCO Arrests Dennis Aboagye, Gerald Appiah Over GH¢55m IMCCoD Probe
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has confirmed the arrest of former Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD) Executive Secretary, Dennis Aboagye, popularly known as “Miracles”, and Gerald Appiah, in connection with investigations into alleged financial and procurement-related irregularities involving about GH¢55 million.
In a statement issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, EOCO said the investigation follows a forensic audit conducted into the activities of IMCCoD, which uncovered suspected financial misappropriation, procurement breaches, diversion and theft of public funds.
According to EOCO, the probe began last year after an initial forensic audit raised concerns about the management of funds by the committee during the period from August 2022 to February 2025.
The office said Dennis Aboagye, who served as the former Executive Secretary of IMCCoD, and Gerald Appiah are being investigated for suspected offences including conspiracy to steal, stealing, using public office for profit, causing financial loss to the state, dissipation of public funds, defrauding by false pretences and money laundering.
EOCO further stated that Gerald Appiah has voluntarily started refunding funds allegedly connected to the investigation, but noted that the recovery of money does not by itself conclude the investigative process or clear him of any wrongdoing.
The anti-graft agency disclosed that following new findings from its investigations, it initiated steps to arrest Dennis Aboagye after he allegedly failed to honour an invitation. The office said a stop order was placed on him at the airport to prevent him from leaving the country.
EOCO added that after his arrival at Kotoka International Airport, officers from the Ghana Immigration Service executed the stop order and handed him over to EOCO officials for further investigation.
The office assured the public that the investigations are being conducted professionally and in accordance with the law, while promising further updates when necessary.