The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has intensified its investigation into the bribery scandal involving former Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Managing Director, Asante Kwaku Berko, following his conviction in the United States.
The move follows directive from the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, who engaged United States federal jury in Brooklyn, New York, over the conviction of the former Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Asante Kwaku Berko.
In a press statement issued on Monday, August 10, 2026, by the Corporate Affairs and Public Education Unit of EOCO for the Acting Executive Director, EOCO stated that the names of individuals linked with the evidence obtained through international cooperation will be assessed independently, based on the evidence relevant to that person and in accordance with Ghanaian law.
The Office mentioned that following the conclusion of the proceedings in the United States and the conviction of Mr. Asante Berko, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice engaged the appropriate U.S. authorities to obtain relevant evidence, records and information to advance the Ghanaian investigation, which began last year.
EOCO further stated that the Attorney-General has subsequently directed it to escalate its investigations as the relevant information and official records are obtained from the competent authorities in the United States.
EOCO also disclosed that asset tracking and recovery form an integral part of its investigative plan.
The Office stressed that it will examine, where supported by evidence, whether any proceeds, benefits, assets or property may have been derived from or connected to suspected criminal conduct, and where the law permits, pursue appropriate measures for their preservation, recovery and restitution to the State.
The investigative body assured the public of its decision to follow the evidence and financial trail, including relevant transactions, beneficiaries, assets and proceeds that may fall within its jurisdiction.
However, EOCO said the conclusion of proceedings against Mr. Berko in the United States does not, by itself, establish criminal liability on the part of any person in Ghana.
This statement came at a time that the former Minister of Power, Dr. Kwabena Donkor, has denied demanding or receiving a bribe from Asante Kwaku Berko.
Berko, a former Goldman Sachs Group banker, has been convicted in the United States for paying more than one million U.S. dollars in bribes related to the development of a power plant in Ghana.
He went on trial in late July 2026 for allegedly bribing government officials in Ghana to secure the power plant deal for a client.
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Source: Michael Eduah / ATLFMNEWS
