Kevin Okyere: CEO of Springfield Group Reportedly Arrested in Dubai
- Kevin Okyere, the founder and owner of Springfield Group, has reportedly been arrested in Dubai
- The business mogul was reportedly arrested in relation to disputes around the defrauding of investors
- Okyere's alleged arrest comes after a court in the UK threatened to issue a warrant for him in August
Kevin Okyere, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Springfield Group, has allegedly been arrested in Dubai.
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According to a Ghanaian lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the respected CEO was arrested in connection with disputes around the defrauding of investors. This comes after a court in the United Kingdom threatened to arrest him in August 2025.
At the time, the UK court indicated that it would issue an arrest warrant for Okyere if he failed to appear in person on September 3, 2025, to answer criminal charges of fraud.
The Westminster Magistrates’ Court, located at 181 Marylebone Road, London, warned that failure to attend could result in proceedings continuing in his absence or in a warrant being issued for his arrest, with the possibility of being remanded in custody until brought before the court.
The charges relate to an alleged fraud of USD 29,321,064.51 (Twenty-Nine Million, Three Hundred and Twenty-One Thousand, Sixty-Four Dollars and Fifty-One Cents) involving a cargo of gasoline supplied by EDURC Company DMCC and discharged at Tema, Ghana, on September 5, 2024.
Kevin Okyere allegedly declines court summons
According to The Herald, when the date to appear before the court came, Okyere did not honour the invitation.
He reportedly feared being arrested and having his passport confiscated until the fraud-related case was resolved, which can result in a penalty of up to 10 years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.
This reportedly guided his decision not to travel to the UK, where he is a citizen, to attend the hearing and demonstrate his innocence.
Ship Dealer meets Kevin Okyere
In an earlier publication, YEN.com.gh reported that Ship Dealer Oliver Khan was spotted with multimillionaire Okyere in the latter's private jet.
The media personality shared the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity he got after joining his radio colleagues on Pure FM.
A video of Ship Dealer Oliver Khan later popped up online. Many shared their thoughts on his experience.
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Kingdom of Kubala: Ghanaian in UK arrested
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that members of a self-styled African tribe had been removed from their camp on council-owned land in the Scottish Borders.
The tribe, called the 'Kingdom of Kubala', was being led by a Ghanaian named Kofi Offeh, who calls himself King Atehene.
The group is made up of his wife, Jean Gasho, who calls herself Queen Nandi, and Kaura Taylor, who is their handmaiden.
Shatta's associate Kofi Boat arrested
YEN.com.gh also reported that Shatta Wale's associate, Kofi Boat, was arrested in a joint operation between Interpol and the FBI on June 13, 2025.
He and two others were arrested for their alleged involvement in a $100 million fraud scheme, and were later extradited to the US to face a court.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
