Dafeamekpor confirms Ohene Kwame Frimpong under fraud and money laundering investigation in Netherlands

Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has confirmed that detained Member of Parliament Ohene Kwame Frimpong is being investigated in the Netherlands over allegations of fraud and money laundering.

The Majority Chief Whip disclosed the development during an interview on PM Express on JoyNews, as public attention intensifies over the legislator’s arrest and continued detention in Amsterdam.

According to Mr Dafeamekpor, legal representatives handling the matter have indicated that Dutch authorities are treating the case as part of ongoing financial crime investigations.

He stressed, however, that the allegations remain unproven and that no court has established the MP’s guilt.

“It is an allegation, my brother,” he said during the interview, cautioning against prejudging the matter while investigations are ongoing.

The case has generated significant political and public discussion in Ghana due to the international scope of the allegations and the involvement of foreign judicial authorities.

Mr Dafeamekpor maintained that allegations of fraud or money laundering must be addressed strictly within the framework of due process and the rule of law.

“A crime is a crime. Allegation of a crime is an allegation of a crime,” he stated.

The South Dayi MP also questioned the prolonged detention of the legislator while investigations continue.

“Do you detain somebody for this long under investigations?” he asked.

The Majority Chief Whip disclosed that lawyers representing Mr Frimpong have already filed a bail application before a Dutch court.

According to him, the application is expected to be heard within the week, with the legal team hopeful that the MP will be granted temporary release pending the outcome of investigations.

“We think he will prevail with the bail application,” Mr Dafeamekpor stated.

He argued that investigations could continue without the MP remaining in custody.

Mr Dafeamekpor further revealed that Parliament, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ghana’s diplomatic mission in The Hague have been actively involved in supporting the detained legislator.

He said government officials and parliamentary leadership have remained in contact with the MP’s family while monitoring developments in the case.

The Majority Chief Whip added that updates on the legal process have been consistently communicated to relatives of the detained lawmaker.

The matter remains under judicial consideration in Amsterdam as Dutch authorities continue investigations into the alleged financial crimes.

Ghanaian authorities are also closely monitoring proceedings while diplomatic and legal support efforts continue.

The outcome of the bail application is expected to shape the next phase of the case as investigations proceed in the Netherlands.