07/06/2026
POLICE APPREHEND WANTED FRAUD CONVICT ERIC AFOAKWA
The Ghana Police Service has arrested Eric Afoakwa, popularly known as "Chad", a convicted fraudster who had been on the run after being sentenced in absentia by the Accra High Court.
Eric Afoakwa was convicted in 2019 on five of six charges, including money laundering, defrauding by false pretences, forgery of official documents, and tax evasion. The court, presided over by Justice Georgina Mensah Datsa, sentenced him to eight years' imprisonment, with all sentences to run concurrently. He was also ordered to refund US$132,660 to the complainant.
Following the conviction, Afoakwa absconded and was declared wanted by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which appealed to the public for information on his whereabouts.
On 6 July 2026, acting on the instructions of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), officers from the Police Anti-Armed Robbery Unit arrested the fugitive while he was allegedly preparing to flee the country.
He is expected to be handed over to EOCO to facilitate the ex*****on of the court's judgment and serve his prison sentence.
The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with other state institutions to track down and arrest individuals who attempt to evade justice, ensuring they are held accountable under the laws of Ghana.
