Police Arrest Convicted Fraudster Eric Afoakwa

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended Eric Afoakwa, also known as “Chad,” a convicted fraudster who had been sentenced to eight years imprisonment in absentia by the Accra High Court. Afoakwa was found guilty in 2019 on five of six charges, including money laundering, defrauding by false pretenses, forgery of official documents, and tax evasion.

Justice Georgina Mensah Datsa, presiding over the case, ordered Afoakwa to serve his eight-year sentence concurrently and to refund $132,660.00 to the complainant. Following the court's judgment, Afoakwa went into hiding and was subsequently declared a wanted person by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

Acting on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), a specialized team from the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit arrested Afoakwa on July 6, 2026. The arrest occurred as the convict was preparing to leave the country. Police stated that he will be transferred to EOCO to facilitate the enforcement of the court's judgment.

The Ghana Police Service reiterated its commitment to collaborating with relevant state agencies to ensure that fugitives are brought to justice and face the full extent of the law.