A report being attributed to the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and E24 have exposed numerous politically-exposed persons (PEPs), sanctioned individuals, and wanted criminals who own property in Dubai.
Dubai’s appeal lies in its financial secrecy, zero property rates, and political stability, making it a prime destination for those looking to stash illicit funds.
Dubai’s expansive high-end real estate market and minimal scrutiny of buyers have made it a haven for corrupt political leaders and criminals to invest.
Leaked property data from the UAE has revealed that dozens of convicted criminals, fugitives, and sanctioned individuals hold properties in Dubai.
Among these are alleged political figures and their associates, including those involved in major scandals, who have hidden their illicit gains in Dubai’s real estate market.
After months of thorough investigation, four politically-exposed Ghanaians have been identified as owning $8,409,400 worth of real estate in Dubai.
These individuals are Anthony Alfred Benin, Inusah Abdulai Bistav Fuseini, Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, and Moses Aduko Asaga.
Here’s a detailed look at these personalities and their Dubai properties:
Anthony Alfred Benin
Benin is a former Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana and the ECOWAS Court of Justice.
Appointed by former president John Dramani Mahama in November 2012.
Owns two apartments in the First Central Hotel Apartments valued at $412,300.
Inusah Fuseini
Former Minister for Land and Natural Resources and Minister for Roads under the Mahama administration.
Owns 20 apartments in Dubai, spread across several high-end properties, worth $7,240,400.
Joseph Kwaku Asamoah
Former finance director of Ghana’s Electoral Commission.
Involved in a GH¢480,000 scandal at the Electoral Commission in 2017.
Confirmed co-owner of two Dubai properties, valued at $623,600, acquired by another person.
Moses Aduko Asaga
Former Member of Parliament for Nabdam in the Upper East Region of Ghana (1997-2013).
Former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority of Ghana.
Owns one apartment in Dubai worth $133,100.
The Independent Ghana is currently investigating these allegations and advises our readers to exercise caution in interpreting the information provided by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and E24.
We aim to deliver accurate and reliable news, and we are committed to thorough verification before drawing any conclusions.