The Ghana Police Service has arrested Eric Afoakwa, also known as “Chad,” who was convicted in absentia by the Accra High Court in 2019 and sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment for multiple offences, including money laundering, defrauding by false pretences, forgery of official documents, and tax evasion.
According to the Police, Afoakwa was found guilty on five of the six charges brought against him. The court, presided over by Justice Georgina Mensah Datsa, sentenced him to serve eight years in prison concurrently and ordered him to refund US$132,660 to the complainant.
Following the judgment, Afoakwa reportedly went into hiding and was subsequently declared wanted by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which appealed to the public for information on his whereabouts.
Police said the convict was arrested on July 6, 2026, by officers from the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit acting on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). He was apprehended while allegedly preparing to leave the country.
The Police indicated that Afoakwa will be handed over to EOCO to facilitate the enforcement of the High Court’s judgment.
The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with relevant state agencies to track down fugitives and ensure they face the full rigours of the law.
By: Bernard Mensah |Planbfmonline.com
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