Interpol Declares Former Ghana Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta “Wanted” Over Alleged Corruption Scandals

Interpol has officially listed Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s former Minister for Finance, as “Wanted”, intensifying legal efforts to bring him before authorities over a string of high-profile corruption investigations.

This global alert follows a notice issued by Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), which re-declared Ofori-Atta as wanted after he failed to appear for a scheduled interrogation on June 2, 2025.

At a press conference on the same day, the Special Prosecutor confirmed that steps had been taken to initiate an Interpol Red Notice, paving the way for extradition proceedings to return Ofori-Atta to Ghana for questioning and possible prosecution.

https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/Red-Notices/View-Red-Notices#2025-43010

According to Interpol’s database, the charge against the former minister is officially listed as “using public office for profit.”

Ongoing Investigations Involving Ken Ofori-Atta

Ofori-Atta is under investigation for his alleged involvement in several critical national financial and procurement matters, including:

1. Petroleum and Minerals Revenue Assurance
   – Deals involving Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
2. Electricity Company Contract Termination
   – The controversial termination of a contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana and Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC).
3. National Cathedral Project
   – Procurement irregularities and questionable financial transactions surrounding the construction of the National Cathedral.
4. Ambulance Procurement Scandal
   – A Ministry of Health deal with Service Ghana Auto Group Limited for the procurement and maintenance of 307 ambulances.
5. GRA Tax P-Fund Mismanagement
   – Alleged mishandling and disbursement of funds from the Ghana Revenue Authority’s Tax P-Fund Account.

The Red Notice issued by Interpol allows law enforcement agencies across over 190 member countries to detain Ofori-Atta pending extradition to Ghana.

This marks a significant moment in Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts, as authorities seek accountability for alleged misuse of public office by one of the country’s most prominent former officials.

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