CEO of Spring Field Kevin Okyere
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has confirmed that it is conducting an “explosive case” investigation involving BOSTEnergies, formerly known as Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Ltd. (BOST), and Springfield Energy, describing it as one of two active probes concerning the energy firm.
In a statement issued on Sunday 2 November, EOCO dismissed reports by online outlet Novareport claiming that Springfield CEO Kevin Okyere had been arrested or detained in Dubai, calling the allegations “false and misleading.”
EOCO clarified that while Mr. Okyere has not been arrested, two investigations involving Springfield Energy are currently active — one based on a petition against the company, and another linked to what EOCO described as an “explosive case between BOST and Springfield Energy.”
“It is the deliberate policy of the leadership of EOCO that investigations must precede arrest and not the reverse,” the agency emphasized.
The anti-graft body noted that the BOST-Springfield case is of significant economic importance and that its immediate impact on BOST’s finances makes it a priority probe.
EOCO, however, said it would not comment on ongoing investigations but expressed disappointment that Novareport did not seek clarification before publishing its story.
“EOCO assures the public that it is committed to investigating and prosecuting economic and organised crimes in Ghana and will continue to work diligently to achieve our mandate,” the statement said.
The Office urged the public to disregard the false reports and reaffirmed that it remains actively engaged in two investigations involving Springfield Energy, both still under review.
Below is the full statement:
