The Bank of Ghana has closed down Dek-Nock Investments, located at Nungua and Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region for operating without a license.
The closure done in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service is in accordance with Section 20(2)(g) of the Banks and Specialised Deposit-taking Institutions Act, 2016 (Act 930).
In a statement, the Central Bank revealed that that Dek-Nock Investments was engaged in unauthorized deposit-taking contrary to Section 6(1) of Act 930.
Bank of Ghana has also assured the general public that it will continue to clamp down on illegal deposit-taking operations and all offenders shall be dealt with in accordance with the law.
“Dek-Nock Investments was engaged in unauthorized deposit-taking contrary to Section 6(1) of Act 930. The Ghana Police Service is conducting further investigations into the operations of Dek-Nock Investments. All customers of Dek-Nock Investments are urged to remain calm while investigations continue. The general public and all stakeholders will be kept informed of the next line of action.
“In collaboration with the respective Law Enforcement Agencies, the Bank of Ghana will continue to clamp down on illegal deposit-taking operations and all offenders shall be dealt with in accordance with 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”, excepts of the statement added.
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