Ghana Police Service has collaborated with the Bank of Ghana (BoG), to shut down Dek-Nock Investments, which operated in Nungua and Ashaiman within the Greater Accra Region
The action which took place on July 19, 2024, is in accordance with Section 20(2)(g) of the Banks and Specialised Deposit-taking Institutions Act, 2016 (Act 930).
According to a statement from the BoG, Dek-Nock Investments was involved in illegal deposit-taking activities, violating Section 6(1) of Act 930.
“The Ghana Police Service is conducting further investigations into the operations of Dek-Nock Investments”, it said.
The statement urged all Dek-Nock Investments customers to stay calm as investigations proceed.
“The general public and all stakeholders will be kept informed of the next line of action”.
The Bank of Ghana has pledged to work with relevant law enforcement agencies to persistently combat illegal deposit-taking activities, ensuring that all violators are prosecuted according to the law.
“The Bank assures the general public of its commitment to promoting the integrity and stability of the financial system”.
“Kindly direct any enquiries and further information to the Other Financial Institutions Supervision Department of Bank of Ghana. You may call telephone numbers 0302-666174-6”, the statement concluded.