EOCO requests financial records from Sarkodie Baffour Awuah and Partners

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has initiated a formal investigation into the financial activities of the Accra-based law firm Sarkodie Baffour Awuah and Partners. The anti-graft agency is demanding a comprehensive collection of the firm's financial and operational records, spanning the period from 2017 to 2025. This request marks a significant step in monitoring the compliance and fiscal conduct of professional service entities within the capital.

In a letter dated October 30, 2026, EOCO Executive Director Raymond Archer outlined the requirements for the law firm to surrender its bank statements and tax records. The directive was issued under the authority of Section 19 of the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2010 (Act 804). This specific legal provision grants the agency the power to request any information or documentation deemed necessary for its investigations into economic and organized crimes.

The scope of the investigation is notably broad, covering nearly nine years of the firm's history. By requesting both bank and tax records, EOCO is positioned to cross-reference the firm's declared income with its actual financial transactions. The inclusion of operational documentation further suggests that the agency is looking beyond simple accounting to understand the broader business conduct of the partnership during the period in question.

As of the time of the request, the specific motives behind the probe remain confidential, following EOCO's standard investigative procedures. Sarkodie Baffour Awuah and Partners is now required to assemble and submit the extensive documentation required by the Executive Director. The results of this inquiry are expected to clarify the firm's adherence to national financial regulations and tax laws during the specified years.