6th November 2023 4:01:16 PM
2 mins readExecutive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, has called upon the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) to join forces with EOCO and other regulatory bodies to intensify the fight against corruption in the country.
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During a sensitisation event in Tamale, focused on public sector fraud and corruption investigation, the director emphasised the critical role that ICAG members, noted for their professional integrity, could play in reporting corruption and fraud-related cases.
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Such collaborative efforts are essential for the effective investigation and prosecution of those involved in corrupt practices.
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Addressing the members of the Tamale District Society of ICAG last Saturday, COP Addo-Danquah urged the accountants to remain alert and proactive.
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She highlighted the need for diligent detection and investigation of individuals masquerading as fraudsters.
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The gathering aimed at enhancing the ICAG members' understanding of evolving fraud and corruption trends and the sophisticated tactics adopted by offenders.
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COP Addo-Danquah pinpointed bureaucracy, greed, and a lack of commitment as primary corruption drivers within the public sector, with some employees being complicit.
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Nonetheless, she expressed optimism that ICAG's involvement in reporting suspected cases would significantly contribute to confronting the challenge.
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Reaffirming this sentiment, the Chairman of the Tamale District Society of ICAG, Abdul Rahman Osman, pledged his organisation's dedication to working in tandem with EOCO and other pertinent authorities to root out corruption.
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He recognised the importance of the knowledge shared by EOCO, believing it would greatly benefit the ICAG members, the accounting profession, and the nation.
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He stated, “Now that we are aware of the mandate of EOCO, what they do, and with this clarification on some of the pertinent issue regarding their work, it is my firm belief that what we have learnt will be very beneficial to us as members and to the accounting professions and to the nation at large that will be put to practice in our various workplaces.”
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The partnership between ICAG and EOCO marks a significant step towards fostering a culture of integrity and accountability in Ghana's financial and public sectors.
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