The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has charged former National Petroleum Authority (NPA) CEO, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others with extortion and money laundering offenses amounting to GH¢280,516,127.19.
This development comes after the OSP previously stated that a case involving Cecilia Dapaah had been referred to the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) due to allegations of money laundering, which the OSP claimed fell outside their mandate.
The OSP’s current actions appear to contradict their earlier stance, as they are now pursuing charges related to money laundering. The OSP’s mandate and authority to investigate and prosecute corruption-related crimes, including money laundering, have been highlighted in this case.
The accused individuals and companies will face charges related to extortion and money laundering, with the OSP seeking to hold them accountable for their alleged actions. The case will proceed to court, where the accused will have the opportunity to respond to the charges.
It’s essential to note that the accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The court’s decision will ultimately determine the outcome of the case.