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What EOCO does
The role of the Economic and Organised Crime Office in fighting financial and organised crime.
Last updated 5 October 2026. By GhanaCrimes Data Desk.
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What it is
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is a Ghanaian state agency set up under the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2010 (Act 804). It replaced the former Serious Fraud Office.
What it handles
EOCO investigates and, with the authority of the Attorney-General, prosecutes serious offences that cause financial or economic loss to the state or to people, including fraud, money laundering, human trafficking, tax fraud and cybercrime.
It can also trace, freeze and recover proceeds of crime.
How it differs from other agencies
The Office of the Special Prosecutor focuses on corruption involving public officers. The Ghana Police Service handles general crime. NACOC deals with narcotics. Cases can involve more than one agency.
Sources: Economic and Organised Crime Office