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Ghana-US Joint Probe Targets More Suspects in Aksa Power Bribery Case

Unverified — auto-generated summary, not yet reviewedPolicy & RegulationGhanaAug 11, 2026

Ghana's Deputy Attorney General has confirmed that Ghanaian and US authorities are jointly pursuing additional individuals in the Aksa Energy bribery case, as senior officials including K.T. Hammond publicly deny involvement and characterise the Istanbul trip at the centre of allegations as routine due diligence. The expanding joint investigation keeps anti-corruption enforcement risk elevated for energy infrastructure deal participants in Ghana.

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Istanbul trip was standard due diligence for Aksa power deal – K.T. Hammond · myjoyonline.com · T3
Kwabena Donkor never met Asante Berko, demanded or received money – K.T. Hammond · myjoyonline.com · T3
AKSA Energy case: Emails, names of recipients key to proving Ghanaian officials’ involvement – Kpebu · myjoyonline.com · T3
AKSA Energy case: Ghana has evidence to trigger own accountability process – Osae-Kwapong · myjoyonline.com · T3

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