Ghana, US authorities pursue others linked to former TOR MD's alleged $1 million bribery
Asante Kwaku Berko, a Ghanaian businessman and former Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Managing Director, was convicted by a US federal jury in Brooklyn, New York, on charges of conspiracy to violate the United States' Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other related laws. His conviction is linked to an alleged bribery scheme involving a power plant development contract between a Turkish energy company and the Government of Ghana, which was developed between 2014 and 2017.
Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem-Sai stated that the Attorney-General's Office is working with authorities in the United States to pursue other individuals allegedly linked to this bribery scheme. Justice Srem-Sai said the renewed efforts come after Berko's conviction. He did not disclose the identities of the other individuals being pursued or provide details about the specific actions being taken by Ghanaian and US authorities.
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Ghanaian and US authorities are collaborating to pursue other individuals allegedly linked to a bribery scheme involving a power plant development
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