Former Ghanaian Minister of Finance, Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, has been placed on INTERPOL’s wanted list following formal charges of corruption brought against him by Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
The 65-year-old politician, who served as the country’s Finance chief from 2017 to 2024, is now officially sought by international law enforcement agencies. According to INTERPOL records, Ofori-Atta is accused of “Using Public Office for Profit” — a charge tied to multiple financial deals he allegedly manipulated during his time in office.
The charges stem from ongoing investigations by the OSP into several controversial transactions overseen by Ofori-Atta, including unauthorized payments to private companies, questionable procurement contracts, and the misapplication of public funds. Authorities say that under his leadership, significant sums of state revenue were misdirected in ways that violated procurement laws and fiscal oversight protocols. The Special Prosecutor has described the alleged actions as not only breaches of trust but also a gross abuse of public office for personal or political gain.
Born in Accra on November 7, 1959, Ofori-Atta is described by INTERPOL as 1.7 meters tall with black hair and black eyes. He is fluent in English and Twi and holds Ghanaian nationality. As efforts to locate and extradite him intensify, Ofori-Atta’s current whereabouts remain unknown, with speculation that he may have traveled abroad earlier this year. The OSP has urged foreign jurisdictions to assist in his apprehension to ensure accountability and the rule of law.