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EOCO denies contacting Abu Trica before his arrest
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has denied claims that it contacted a suspected cyber-criminal, popularly known as Abu Trica, before his arrest.
In a statement dated December 16, 2025, EOCO said it did not, at any time, make contact with the suspect prior to his arrest, contrary to speculations circulating in some sections of the media.
Abu Trica, whose real name is Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, was arrested through a joint operation involving EOCO and other law enforcement agencies.
He is alleged to be involved in an eight million US dollar romance scam.
EOCO explained that the clarification follows an earlier news release issued on December 12, 2025, announcing the arrest.
The Office said the latest statement was necessary to correct misinformation and set the record straight.
The Office reaffirmed its commitment to fighting economic and organised crime in Ghana and encouraged the public to continue reporting such crimes to the appropriate authorities.
EOCO said it remains focused on protecting the public and ensuring that individuals involved in financial and cyber-related crimes are brought to justice.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Government spokesperson Felix Ofosu Kwakye has clarified the steps taken by the Presidency regarding a petition filed against Justice Yonny Kulendi.
He explained that after receiving the petition, John Dramani Mahama forwarded it to the Chief Justice in line with Article 146 of the Constitution.
This step was to allow the Chief Justice to assess whether the petition raised a prima facie case.
Following the review, the Chief Justice informed the President that the petition did not disclose a prima facie case.
As a result, the constitutional threshold for further action was not met.
Mr Ofosu Kwakye noted that the President has formally communicated the Chief Justice’s position to the petitioner, bringing the matter to a close under the procedures set out in the Constitution.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) has cautioned the public against enrolling in a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Optical Dispensing programme being advertised by Garden City University College in Kumasi.
According to the Council, the programme has not been accredited and has not received approval to operate.
It said any form of advertisement, admission, or training under the programme is unauthorised and goes against the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857).
In a disclaimer issued by the Council, parents, guardians, and prospective students were strongly advised not to apply for or enroll in the programme at the institution.
The Council further urged prospective students to always verify the accreditation status of allied health training programmes with the AHPC before seeking admission.
It explained that enrolling in unaccredited programmes could create future problems, including difficulties with indexing, internship placement, and professional registration.
The AHPC said it will continue to take the necessary regulatory steps to protect the public and maintain high standards in allied health education and practice.
The Council advised the public to contact its office for further clarification through its official email or phone lines.
By: Jacob Aggrey
