Lawyer Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah Voluntarily Surrenders To EOCO, Placed Under Arrest

By Dominic Duut | Noblenews

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has confirmed the voluntary surrender and subsequent arrest of Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Senior Partner at Sarkodie, Baffour Awuah and Partners.

In a news release dated 1st October, 2026 and signed by the Head of Corporate Affairs and Public Education for the Executive Director, EOCO said Mr. Baffour Awuah surrendered himself at its head office at approximately 10:00 am on Wednesday to assist investigators in ongoing investigations.

According to the Office, his appearance follows several months of efforts to secure his attendance before investigators in connection with ongoing investigations into allegations relating to criminal conspiracy, financial loss to SIC Savings and Loans, money laundering, tax-related offences and other matters under investigation.

“The Office subsequently commenced the applicable investigative and operational procedures in respect of Mr. Baffour Awuah. In accordance with those procedures, Mr. Baffour Awuah was subsequently placed under arrest and is currently cooperating with investigators as the investigative process proceeds,” the statement said.

EOCO further assured the public that its investigations will progress professionally, independently and in accordance with due process.

It said it will continue to pursue all relevant lines of inquiry, examine available evidence and afford all persons involved their rights under the Constitution and applicable laws.

The Office urged the public to allow the investigative and judicial processes to proceed without speculation or premature conclusions regarding the culpability of any individual, adding that it will provide further information when it is appropriate and legally permissible to do so.