An Accra High Court has ordered the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to freeze properties of Menzgold Ghana Limited and all related companies.

Head of Public Affairs at EOCO, Jacqueline Avotri, said the court order for the freezing of properties and assets of Menzgold Ghana Limited includes that of associated companies affiliated to the embattled Menzgold CEO, Nana Appiah Mensah.

In a press release, EOCO stated that the associated companies 7 in number, and they include; Menzgold Office Complex,  Zylofon Art Complex, Brew Marketing Consult, Star Madrid Football Club, Zylofon Music and media company,  Brew Energy Company Limited, G- Tech automobile service.

Two other properties located at Trassaco Valley [Plot no. 315 and plot no. 337], as well as a plot of land near Oak Street at Trassaco Valley, and an uncompleted residence and a 510 acre of land were also listed.

The press release also called on all employees of the affected companies, relatives and friends of the Menzgold CEO who have in their possession any of the named properties to surrender all such assets to EOCO in their own interest.

According to EOCO, failure to submit all of such properties will constitute a contempt of court and will attract the “appropriate sanctions”.

“By this news release, all employees of the affected companies, relatives and friends who are in possession of any of such properties are to surrender same by the authority of the high court to the Economic and Organized Crime Head Office and Regional Offices in their own interest. Failure to do so will constitute contempt of court which will attract the appropriate sanctions,” the statement read.