Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Interpol Issues Red Notice for Ghana's Ex-Finance Minister
Imagine a high-ranking government official in Ghana, the former finance minister, is in trouble.
Interpol, a global police organization, has sent out a 'red notice' – like an international alert – to find him.
The reason?
He's accused of using his job for personal gain.
Think of it like using company money for your own things.
Investigators are looking into some big projects he was involved in, like oil deals and a big cathedral that’s still unfinished.
He was supposed to answer questions but didn't show up, reportedly because he's getting medical help outside of the country.
The investigators want him to come back and answer their questions.
Interpol issued a red notice for Ghana's former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.
The red notice follows a request from Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
Ofori-Atta faces accusations of using public office for personal gain.
The OSP is investigating contracts related to petroleum revenues, electricity, and the national cathedral.
Ofori-Atta reportedly seeks medical treatment abroad and failed to appear for interrogation.
- Who
- Ken Ofori-Atta, former finance minister of Ghana.
- What
- Interpol issued a red notice for ex-finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
- When
- The Interpol notice was issued recently following a request by the OSP.
- Where
- Unclear, reportedly abroad
- Why
- He faces accusations of using public office for personal gain and failed to appear for interrogation.
Office of the Special Prosecutor
Ofori-Atta's Legal Team
Medical Records
Office of the Special Prosecutor
The OSP insists Ofori-Atta must appear in person, rejecting requests from his legal team for a virtual session on medical grounds.
Ofori-Atta's Legal Team
The OSP is ignoring the medical records of Ofori-Atta.
- Who
- Former Finance Minister of Ghana
- Action
- Interpol issued a Red Notice
- Charges
- Accusations of using public office for personal gain
- Investigation Focus
- Investigation into contracts related to petroleum revenues, electricity supply, ambulance procurement, and the national cathedral project
- Requesting Agency
- Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of Ghana
- Current Status
- Failed to appear for interrogation, reportedly seeking medical treatment abroad