The Economic and Organised Crime Office has moved quickly to dispel online reports alleging the arrest of Springfield Energy CEO Kevin Okyere in Dubai.
In a statement issued on November 2, EOCO described the publication by online portal Novareport as false, insisting that the agency has not arrested nor caused the detention of the businessman.
“We have taken notice of a publication alleging that one Kevin Okyere has been arrested or detained in Dubai following what the news portal claims is EOCO’s failure to act on a petition,” the statement noted. “Contrary to the claims made, EOCO has two active investigations involving Springfield Energy.”
The Office pointed out that it has received a petition against Springfield Energy and is also handling “an explosive case between BOST and Springfield Energy,” stressing that investigations must precede arrests.
“It is the policy directive of the leadership of EOCO that investigations must proceed arrest and not the reverse,” the Office stated, adding that the BOST-Springfield matter is of priority due to “its immediate impact on BOST’s finances and the local economy.”
EOCO expressed disappointment that the portal published the claim without verification. “It is regrettable that Novareport did not seek clarification before running the false story,” the release said.
Reaffirming its commitment to fighting organised crime, EOCO urged the public to ignore the report.
“We urge the public to disregard the false claims and to note that EOCO is actively working on not one, but two investigations involving Springfield Energy,” the statement concluded.
