Wontumi still in EOCO custody after failing to meet bail conditions

Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, is still in custody. He is the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after visiting the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on May 27.

Wontumi was granted bail of GH₵50 million with two sureties on May 28. However, his legal team has not met all bail conditions yet. They have secured one surety but need another to complete the requirements.

Reports indicate that former MP Kennedy Agyapong has offered to be a surety for Wontumi. Meanwhile, the minority in Parliament held a sit-in outside EOCO's headquarters on May 29. They demanded Wontumi's release from custody.

Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem-Sai stated that Wontumi is under investigation for fraud and money laundering. He also mentioned an investigation into an international organised crime scheme involving Wontumi.

Justice Srem-Sai noted that EOCO is working with international law enforcement partners on this case. The ongoing investigation includes asset recovery efforts to secure suspected proceeds of crime. In a post on X, he detailed the various criminal offences being investigated against Wontumi.

He emphasized that these investigations aim to prevent further dissipation of potential crime proceeds.