The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has dismissed reports by online news portal Novareport alleging that it failed to act on a petition involving Springfield Energy and its Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Okyere, who was said to have been arrested or detained in Dubai.

In a statement issued on Sunday, November 2, EOCO described the report as false and misleading, urging the public to disregard it.

According to the agency, it has two active investigations involving Springfield Energy and has not neglected any petition.

“Contrary to the claims made by Novareport, EOCO has two active investigations involving Springfield Energy. The first is a petition against Springfield Energy, and the second is an explosive case between BOST and Springfield Energy.”

EOCO explained that it operates under a strict policy directive where investigations must precede any arrest.

“It is the policy directive of the leadership of EOCO that investigations must precede arrest and not the reverse,” the statement clarified.

The Office also noted that the ongoing case between BOST and Springfield Energy remains a top priority due to its potential impact on BOST’s finances and the national economy.

While emphasising that it does not comment publicly on active investigations, EOCO expressed disappointment that Novareport published the claims without verifying the facts.

“It is regrettable that Novareport did not seek clarification from EOCO before running the false story.”

EOCO reassured the public of its commitment to investigating and prosecuting economic and organised crimes in Ghana.

“EOCO assures the public that it is committed to investigating and prosecuting economic and organised crimes in Ghana, and we will continue to work diligently to achieve our mandate,” it said.

The statement called for calm and public trust in the institution’s work.

“We urge the public to disregard the false claims made by Novareport and to note that EOCO is actively working on not one, but two investigations involving Springfield Energy,” the release added.

Read the full statement below