The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has permanently removed the Red Notice alert that was reportedly triggered at the request of Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
Background to the Red Notice
The development follows months of legal and public attention surrounding the case involving the OSP and the former minister. The Red Notice, which serves as a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition or similar legal action, had generated widespread public discussion.
Sources indicate that INTERPOL conducted its standard review process before deciding to remove the alert from its database.
What the Removal Means
The permanent removal of the Red Notice means that Ken Ofori-Atta is no longer listed on INTERPOL’s wanted persons database under the OSP’s request. This decision effectively ends any international alert tied to that specific notice.
Legal analysts say such removals typically occur after a compliance review to ensure that the notice aligns with INTERPOL’s constitutional rules and guidelines.
OSP Yet to Issue Detailed Response
As of the time of filing this report, the Office of the Special Prosecutor has not released a comprehensive public statement explaining the circumstances surrounding the removal.
The case continues to attract national attention, with many Ghanaians closely monitoring further developments.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
