Accra, July 20, GNA- The Ghana Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) have pledged to work together in combating the incidence of fraud, white colour and financial crime.
This came to light when members of ACFE Ghana Chapter paid a courtesy call on Commissioner of Police (COP) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, Executive Director of EOCO, at her office, in Accra.
The ACFE Ghana Chapter Members include chartered accountants, auditors, lawyers, investigators, law enforcement officers, security professionals, executives’ managers, and anyone whose job involves preventing, detecting or deterring fraud.
The Association seeks to team up with all fraud fighting agencies, especially EOCO, to encourage both public and private institutions to strengthen their governance and control systems in the fight against fraud.
Dr Rebecca Atswei Lomo, the President of ACFE Ghana Chapter, who led the team, said the visit was to assure EOCO of their available skills, having the requisite skills to assist the Office, should they need fraud examiners and investigators to assist in handling fraud related issues.
“We look forward to collaborate with your Organization and other fraud and financial crime agencies during our International Fraud awareness week celebration in November, 22,” she said.
Dr Lomo stated that the celebration seeks to educate the public on fraud prevention and detection and how to report fraudulent and corrupt activities based on the provisions in the Whistleblower Act 2006 (Act 720).
She said ACFE Ghana Chapter would also hold a fraud Conference in 2023 and would be glad to have EOCO team up with ACFE to educate the public to appreciate what constitutes fraud and corruption, its impact on society and how the menace could be tackled to minimize it.
This, she said, would assist the public to understand that fraud and corruption prevention was the responsibility of everyone in society.
Dr Lomo, on behalf of the team, encouraged COP Addo-Danquah to remain dedicated, diligent and trustworthy in order to lead the fight against the incidence of fraud, white color and financial crime in the country.
