Former IMCCoD Accountant Begins Refunding Funds as EOCO Probes GH¢55 Million Fraud Case

Former Accountant of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), Gerald Appiah, has started refunding money allegedly linked to an ongoing investigation into suspected financial and procurement irregularities at the Secretariat.

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) confirmed that Appiah has voluntarily begun repaying funds connected to the case. However, the agency stressed that the repayments do not end the investigation or clear him of any wrongdoing.

According to EOCO, the case involves approximately GH¢55 million in suspected misappropriation, misapplication, diversion and theft of public funds. The agency is investigating how the money was managed and whether any criminal offences were committed.

In a statement issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, EOCO explained that Appiah’s repayments relate only to funds connected to the alleged offences under investigation. The office said the refunds should not be interpreted as proof of innocence or as a reason to discontinue the case.

“The voluntary repayments do not bring the investigations to an end and should not be interpreted as clearing Mr. Appiah or any other person under investigation of any alleged offences,” EOCO stated.

Appiah is one of several individuals being investigated in connection with the case. Others include former IMCCoD Executive Secretary Dennis Edward Aboagye, popularly known as “Miracles,” along with other persons whose identities have not been disclosed.

EOCO said the suspects are being investigated for several alleged offences, including conspiracy to steal, stealing, using public office for personal profit, causing financial loss to the state, dissipation of public funds, obtaining money by false pretences and money laundering.

The investigation began after the current Executive Secretary of IMCCoD submitted a petition requesting a further review of findings contained in a forensic audit report.

According to EOCO, the audit examined the operations of the Secretariat between August 1, 2022, and February 2, 2025. The findings reportedly raised concerns about financial management practices and procurement activities during that period.

The anti-corruption agency has not disclosed how much money has been refunded so far. It also has not indicated whether additional repayments are expected from Appiah or any other individuals connected to the investigation.

EOCO explained that the voluntary repayments form only one part of the ongoing investigation. Officials are continuing to gather evidence, review financial records and determine the level of responsibility of everyone involved in the case.

The office emphasised that investigations into suspected financial crimes must follow legal procedures regardless of whether funds are returned. It said recovering public money does not automatically remove criminal liability if offences are established.

The case has attracted public attention because of the large amount of money involved and the serious nature of the allegations. Public finance experts have repeatedly called for stronger oversight of government institutions to prevent the misuse of state resources.

Anti-corruption advocates have also welcomed efforts to recover public funds while urging investigators to ensure that anyone found responsible is held accountable under the law.

EOCO has not announced when the investigation will be completed or whether criminal charges will be filed. The agency said it remains committed to conducting a thorough investigation before taking any further legal action.

For now, the probe continues as investigators examine the evidence and determine the full extent of the alleged financial and procurement breaches at the IMCCoD Secretariat.

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