The Economic and Organised Crime Office
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has responded to media reports alleging the purported arrest of Springfield Energy CEO Kevin Okyere in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
In a statement released on Sunday, November 2, 2025, EOCO said it had taken notice of a publication by the online news platform NorvanReports, which alleged that Kevin Okyere’s supposed detention was linked to EOCO’s failure to act on a petition alleging defrauding by false pretence.
EOCO, however, described the publication as false and misleading, noting that the agency is currently handling two investigations involving Springfield Energy.
“Contrary to the claims made by NorvanReports, EOCO has two active investigations involving Springfield Energy. The first is a petition against Springfield Energy, and the second is an explosive case between BOST and Springfield Energy. It is the policy directive of the leadership of EOCO that investigations must precede arrest and not the reverse,” it stated.
The agency stressed that its investigations are ongoing and reiterated that its policy is to ensure arrests are made only after thorough investigations, not before.
“We wish to emphasize that the case involving BOST and Springfield is of priority to EOCO due to its immediate impact on BOST’s finances and the local economy. Though EOCO does not comment on active investigations, it is regrettable that NorvanReports did not seek clarification from EOCO before running the false story.”
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