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OSP clarifies Ofori-Atta’s INTERPOL Red Notice withdrawal

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified reports suggesting that INTERPOL removed a red notice alert issued against former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.

In a public notice issued on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the OSP described the reports as “borne of mischief and misinformation.”

The statement comes after media outlets claimed that INTERPOL had withdrawn the red notice following investigations into the circumstances surrounding the OSP’s request, despite the fact that no formal charges have been filed against Mr. Ofori-Atta.

The OSP explained that in October 2025, the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files notified Ghanaian authorities that Mr. Ofori-Atta had applied to have his name removed from the red notice. Ghana’s response was submitted on 22 October 2025.

Further communication from the Commission on 7 November 2025 indicated that Mr. Ofori-Atta had submitted additional arguments in support of his application, and Ghana was requested to respond by 21 November 2025.

The proceedings are still ongoing, and during this period, the applicant’s details are often redacted from public view.

The OSP urged the public to disregard all contrary reports, stressing that the matter remains under review and no final determination has been made.

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