Why INTERPOL has removed 'Red Notice' for Ken Ofori-Atta from public view

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has stated that the details of embattled former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta, initially issued on INTERPOL’s Red Notice, have been redacted from public view.

According to the OSP, it explained that the redaction is due to a review by the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files to determine whether Ken Ofori-Atta’s details should be removed, following his application to have his name taken off INTERPOL’s Red Notice.

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The OSP also disclosed that Ghanaian authorities submitted their response to Ofori-Atta’s application on October 22, 2025, when he initially filed it.

“In October 2025, the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files notified Ghanaian Authorities that accused Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta had applied for the removal of his name from INTERPOL's Red Notice. The Commission requested Ghana's response to Mr Ofori-Atta's application. Ghana's response was duly submitted on 22 October 2025,” portions of the OSP’s statement read.

The OSP statement further indicated that it has been notified of additional arguments filed by Ken Ofori-Atta, to which Ghanaian authorities are expected to respond by November 21, 2025.

“By communication dated 7 November 2025, the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files notified Ghanaian Authorities that Accused Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta had filed additional arguments in an addendum and the Commission requested Ghanaian Authorities to file their response to Mr Ofori-Atta's additional arguments by 21 November 2025,” it continued.

The OSP reiterated that the proceedings are ongoing and, ‘until a final determination is made’, Ken Ofori-Atta’s details do not appear on the Red Notice due to its redaction.

“The proceedings are still pending and the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files is still studying the case. During the pendency of the proceedings, the Applicant's name, image and details are often redacted from public view until a final determination is made,” the OSP said.

The prosecutorial body urged the public to disregard any claims contrary to what it has said.

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“The public is urged to disregard all publications to the contrary as borne of mischief and misinformation,” the statement concluded.

Meanwhile, checks by GhanaWeb show that Ofori-Atta’s details do not appear on the Red Notice list of wanted persons following a search.

See screenshot of GhanaWeb's search and read OSP's statement below:





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