The High Court in Accra has remanded four Ghanaians over alleged involvement in the export of nearly four tonnes of cocaine from Ghana to France. Musah Attah, known as “Kromo,” is among those charged.

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Verification Status: VERIFIED COURT REPORT — Four accused have been charged and remanded; the alleged role of Musah Attah as a close-protection officer at the Office of the President is not independently confirmed by the sources reviewed.

Musah Attah Named Among Four Accused

A Ghanaian identified as Musah Attah, alias “Kromo,” has been formally charged alongside three other people over an alleged attempt to export nearly four tonnes of cocaine from Ghana to France.

The four accused — Desmond Koranteng Curiel, alias “Paul Kweku Yeboah” or “Biggs”; Musah Attah, alias “Kromo”; Kweku Otchere; and Jessica Hartog — appeared before the High Court in Accra on September 16, 2026.

They were charged with conspiracy to commit a crime involving the exportation of narcotic drugs without a licence and the exportation of narcotic drugs.

The court remanded the accused and scheduled the case for a further hearing on October 13, 2026.

The accused have pleaded not guilty, according to court reporting.

The Cocaine Seizure in France

The Ghanaian case follows a major cocaine seizure by French customs authorities at the port of Dunkirk on September 10, 2026.

French authorities seized approximately 3.9 tonnes of cocaine concealed inside a container carrying plastic waste that had arrived from Ghana. The shipment has been reported as having an estimated street value of approximately €225 million.

Part of the consignment was reportedly intended for onward movement to Antwerp, Belgium.

The seizure prompted cooperation between Ghanaian and French authorities as investigators sought to establish how the suspected narcotics were allegedly moved from Ghana into the international supply chain.

What Prosecutors Alleged in Court

According to the prosecution’s brief facts reported in court, Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) received information about a 40-foot container containing plastic waste that had originated from Ghana and was subsequently intercepted in France.

The prosecution alleged that the accused were connected to the shipment.

It further said NACOC arrested three of the accused on September 12, while Musah Attah was arrested on September 14 at NACOC headquarters, according to the court account.

The prosecution also said searches conducted during the investigation resulted in the retrieval of three guns, four luxury vehicles, passports, ammunition and various sums of money.

These are prosecution claims presented in the ongoing case and have not been established as evidence of guilt.

Who Is Musah Attah?

The court reporting identifies Musah Attah, 47, by the alias “Kromo” and describes him as a farmer.

The supplied graphic circulating online describes him as a close-protection officer at the Office of the President.

However, GhanaMedia has not found a reliable current official or independent source confirming that employment description in connection with the present case. It is therefore not being presented as an established fact.

The distinction is important because the criminal charges concern the alleged exportation of narcotic drugs and conspiracy. They do not, at this stage, establish that Musah Attah is guilty of the offences alleged against him.

The Other Accused

Desmond Koranteng Curiel, also known as Paul Kweku Yeboah or “Biggs,” is described in the prosecution’s account as a 34-year-old businessman/business broker.

Kweku Otchere, 32, is described as a businessman.

Jessica Hartog, 34, is described as a beautician and the fiancée of Curiel.

A fifth person, Jos Leijdekkers, a Dutch national also known as “Bolle Jos,” has been named in connection with the investigation and remains at large, according to court reports.

NACOC has previously alleged that people arrested in Ghana were connected to or facilitated the activities of Leijdekkers in Ghana.

The Accused Deny the Charges

The court proceedings have not established guilt.

The four accused have pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecution’s allegations remain subject to the judicial process, and the accused are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in accordance with Ghanaian law.

The case is expected to return to court on October 13, 2026.

Why the Case Matters

The investigation has attracted attention because of the scale of the French seizure and the international route involved.

Nearly four tonnes of cocaine were found concealed in a commercial container originating from Ghana, while the subsequent Ghanaian investigation has resulted in criminal charges against four people.

The case also involves cooperation between Ghanaian and French authorities as investigators attempt to establish the full chain behind the shipment.

For now, the central facts established through the court proceedings are that four people have been charged, they have pleaded not guilty, and they remain in custody pending further proceedings.

The wider allegations — including who organised the shipment, how the drugs entered the container, who financed or facilitated the operation and what roles individual accused persons allegedly played — remain matters for the ongoing investigation and court process.

GhanaMedia will continue to follow the case as proceedings develop.

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