The Office of
the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has released its half-year report for the year
2023.
According to the
office, it has completed investigation into three major cases while four others
are currently being prosecuted.
Dated June 30,
2023, the Office of the Special Prosecutor in the report also announced that it
has begun a probe into 150 new corruption-related cases.
“The Office is
also investigating one hundred and fifty (150) other cases at various levels of
consideration. These would be publicised if the Special Prosecutor determines
that they are within the mandate of the Office and that they should be moved
past the preliminary investigation stage. This is a policy intended to protect
the privacy of individuals and the business operations of institutions and
companies, and to avoid
unnecessary stigmatization,” the OSP added in its report.
The completed
cases include that of the Secretary to the erstwhile Inter-Ministerial
Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Charles Bissue, attempted bribery of some
NPP MPS by a wealthy businessman and suspected corruption and
corruption-related offences in respect of the procurement and the award of a
contract to Turfsport Ghana Limited by the Gaming Commission of Ghana.
In the case of
Charles Bissue, he was cited in an investigative documentary titled Galamsey
Fraud by Tiger Eye PI.
On his case the
OSP in its report said, “Charles Bissue: The Office has concluded investigation
into allegations of the use of public office for profit against Charles Bissue,
during his tenure as Secretary to the erstwhile Inter-Ministerial Committee on
Illegal Mining (IMCIM), arising from an investigative documentary titled
Galamsey Fraud”.
On the
allegations of an attempt to bribe members of Parliament by a wealthy
businessman the OSP said, “The Office has concluded investigation into
allegations of an attempt by an unnamed and wealthy businessman to bribe some
members of the majority caucus of Parliament. The Office expresses its
gratitude to the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament and his staff for their
cooperation and assistance during the investigation”.
The last case involves the Gaming Commission of Ghana where claims of procurement breach were levelled against its officials.
“The Office has
concluded investigation into suspected corruption and corruption-related
offences in respect of the procurement and the award of a contract to Turfsport
Ghana Limited by the Gaming Commission of Ghana,” OSP said in the report.
The Special
Prosecutor emphasized that it will issue directives and further action on the
various matters in due course.
The Office
further highlighted four cases which are ongoing.
“There has not
been any convictions or acquittals in respect of the cases pending before the
criminal courts during the period under review. Four (4) criminal cases are
being tried before the courts”.
The OSP said it
welcomes collaboration and referrals on suspected corruption and
corruption related offences from all stakeholders particularly law enforcement
agencies.
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