The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is set to conduct extensive lifestyle audits targeting celebrities and individuals suspected of amassing unjustifiable wealth, prompted by the recent guilty plea of Ghanaian social media influencer and musician, Hajia4reall, in a $2 million romance scam case.
The decision reflects mounting worries about the perceived inability of Ghanaian authorities to stem the tide of illicit enrichment.
In an interview on JoyNews’ Upfront, Edward Cudjoe, the head of Administration and Investigations at EOCO, revealed ongoing efforts to initiate lifestyle audits for those with unexplained wealth.
“We are leading the charge by ourselves, making certain proposals for the amendment of the law to align with international standards. This ensures that any gaps in your financial profile are substantiated by your earnings. Any disparities must be clarified to law enforcement, and the burden of proof rests on the individual to explain the origin of those resources,” Edward Cudjoe stated.
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is set to conduct extensive lifestyle audits targeting celebrities and individuals suspected of amassing unjustifiable wealth, prompted by the recent guilty plea of Ghanaian social media influencer and musician, Hajia4reall, in a $2 million romance scam case.
The decision reflects mounting worries about the perceived inability of Ghanaian authorities to stem the tide of illicit enrichment.
In an interview on JoyNews’ Upfront, Edward Cudjoe, the head of Administration and Investigations at EOCO, revealed ongoing efforts to initiate lifestyle audits for those with unexplained wealth.
“We are leading the charge by ourselves, making certain proposals for the amendment of the law to align with international standards. This ensures that any gaps in your financial profile are substantiated by your earnings. Any disparities must be clarified to law enforcement, and the burden of proof rests on the individual to explain the origin of those resources,” Edward Cudjoe stated.
