Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has declared Dr. Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, owner of Sesi-Edem Company Limited, a person of interest in an ongoing investigation into alleged fraud and money laundering involving tens of millions of cedis.
In a news release dated March 30, EOCO said the case stems from a petition filed in November 2025 by J.G Resources Ltd and Unigold Trading LLC, which accused the company of defrauding them under the pretext of supplying 50 kilograms of gold valued at GH¢57.7 million.
EOCO said it is investigating the company for alleged offences, including defrauding by false pretences and money laundering under multiple laws, including the Economic and Organised Crime Act, 2010 (Act 804), the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), and the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044).
The agency said it formally invited Dr. Kwamigah-Atokple in November 2025 to assist with investigations, but he failed to honour the invitation.
“As at now Dr. Tanko Kwamigah Atokple, owner of SESI-EDEM Company Limited, is a person of interest and is wanted by the Economic and Organised Crime Office to assist in the investigation,” the statement said.
EOCO disclosed that preliminary findings indicated the company’s bank account contained suspected proceeds of crime, leading to its freezing. The action was confirmed on January 30, 2026, to prevent the dissipation of funds.
The company later challenged the freeze in court in February, seeking a review to revoke the order. However, EOCO argued that the application did not take into account legal provisions that allow authorities to preserve suspected proceeds of crime while investigations are ongoing.
The Office also clarified that Sesi-Edem Company Limited has not been formally charged in court, despite reports suggesting otherwise, stressing that the case remains under investigation.
“Unless and until SESI-EDEM Company Limited is charged before a court of competent jurisdiction, this matter is still under investigation,” EOCO said.
It added that directors of the company have refused to comply with lawful requests to appear before investigators, warning that the Office will use legal means to locate and arrest them.
