Officials from the Chicago Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States have conducted a working visit to meet with the Executive Director, COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah and the management of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Ghana.

EOCO recently announced its plan to conduct lifestyle audits targeting celebrities and individuals suspected of having unexplained wealth, a decision made public on February 23, 2024. This initiative comes in the wake of concerns raised after Ghanaian social media influencer and musician Mona Montrage (Hajia4reall) pleaded guilty in a $2 million romance scam case, highlighting challenges in addressing illicit enrichment.

The visiting team from the Chicago Field Office includes a Forensic Accountant and two Special Agents, aiming to assist EOCO in ongoing forensic investigations. During a meeting held on Tuesday, February 20, COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah briefed the officials on EOCO's mandate, highlighting the longstanding relationship between the two institutions and the effectiveness of past collaborations in investigations.

She expressed EOCO's eagerness to collaborate again on the current investigations.

FBI AGENTS VISIT EOCO TO AID IN ONGOING INVESTIGATIONSOfficials from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Chicago Field Office (USA) have. paid a working visit to the Executive Director, COP MYT Addo-Danquah and Management of EOCO. The team, made up of a Forensic Accountant… pic.twitter.com/xFD6tPM4NP— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) February 27, 2024