Nearly 50 million Ghana cedis in accounts belonging to Bernard Antwi-Boasiako has been frozen. This was disclosed by a government spokesperson.
The action is part of an ongoing investigation into suspected financial crimes. The amount frozen is close to 50 million Ghana cedis.
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako is widely known as Chairman Wontumi.
The disclosure was made by a government spokesperson on a television program. He stated that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) issued the order.
EOCO is the government agency responsible for investigating economic and financial crimes.
Further details about the specific nature of the suspected financial crimes were not immediately provided.
The investigation is reportedly ongoing.