EOCO Intensifies Investigation Into Ghanaian Links In Asante Berko US Bribery Case

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has announced that it has intensified its investigations into the Ghanaian dimension of the bribery case involving Mr Asante Kwaku Berko, a former Goldman Sachs investment banker and Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR).

In a news release issued on August 10, 2026, EOCO said the move follows the conclusion of proceedings in the United States and the conviction of Mr Berko in respect of allegations of bribery arising from his period in the private sector.

According to EOCO, it received a request last year from U.S. counterparts seeking information on specific individuals in Ghana relevant to the investigations, including a former Minister of State and public servants.

Following that, EOCO, in collaboration with the Attorney-General and the Ministry of Justice, commenced preliminary work on the Ghanaian aspects of the matter.

The Office stated that with the conclusion of the U.S. case, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice has engaged the appropriate U.S. authorities and will, through lawful channels, obtain relevant evidence, records and information to advance the Ghanaian investigation.

The Attorney-General has subsequently directed EOCO to escalate its investigations as the relevant information is obtained.

EOCO said asset tracing and recovery form an integral part of its investigative plan. The Office will examine whether any proceeds, benefits, assets or property may have been derived from or connected to suspected criminal conduct, and where the law permits, pursue measures for their preservation, recovery and restitution to the State.

The Office clarified that the conclusion of proceedings against Mr Berko in the United States does not, by itself, establish criminal liability on the part of any person in Ghana.

Any individual whose name appears in evidence obtained through international cooperation will be assessed independently on the basis of evidence relevant to that person and in accordance with Ghanaian law.

EOCO assured the public that its collaboration with U.S. law-enforcement authorities and the Attorney-General’s Office remains active.

It added that it remains committed to following the evidence without fear or favour, identifying and investigating economic and organised crime within its mandate, and pursuing the recovery of assets and public resources where the evidence and the law so require.

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