Meet Raymond Acher: The Highly Qualified EOCO Boss

The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Acher, brings an impressive wealth of experience and expertise to his role—making him one of the most decorated public officials in the country’s(Ghana) security and intelligence landscape.

With over 20 years of diverse experience, Acher's qualifications span national security, international risk, counter-fraud, journalism, and innovation. Here's a breakdown of his extensive background:

Professional Experience:

- 15 years as a National Security Specialist  

- 16 years as an International Risk Consultant in Corporate Intelligence, Corporate Risk, and International Investigations  

- 14 years as a Certified Counter Fraud Specialist  

- 15 years as an Entrepreneur  

- 20 years in Investigative Journalism, earning him the historic title of the first African and youngest journalist to win the Global Gold for Excellence in Journalism—Lorenzo Natalie Prize (IFJ)

Academic and Professional Credentials:

- Postgraduate in Intelligence & Security – UK  

- Postgraduate in Leading Innovation & Change – UK  

- Certified Counter Fraud Specialist – UK  

- Diploma in Criminology – UK  

- Diploma in National Security – Israel

- Diploma in Application of Intelligence – Israel  

- Diploma in Private Investigations – USA  

- Diploma in Journalism – Ghana  

- Fellow, Marquette University / Les Aspen Center for Government – USA  

- Fellow, International Visitors Program – US State Department  

- UN Consultant in setting up Ghana’s EOCO

With these credentials, it's clear why Raymond Acher is at the helm of EOCO, spearheading efforts to combat economic and organized crime in Ghana.

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