In a significant leadership change, Raymond Archer has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Director of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO).
This transition follows the reassignment of Abdulai Bashiru Dapilah, the previous Acting Executive Director, who will now serve as a Technical Advisor at the National Security Secretariat. The specific reasons behind these changes have not yet been disclosed.
Archer brings extensive experience to his new role, notably a strong background in anti-corruption investigations. Since 2019, he has led the Opponent’s Research Group (ORG), a covert team specializing in uncovering financial misconduct and organized crime. His relationship with EOCO dates back 14 years, when he served as a lead consultant for the United Nations, aiding in the drafting of the Economic and Organized Crime Act (2010, Act 804), which established EOCO as an institution.
With over 15 years of experience in national security, intelligence, and risk consulting across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, Archer has been recognized as a Certified Counter Fraud Specialist. He has provided consultancy services for prominent international firms, including KPMG in Europe, Kroll & Associates in the UK, and Risk Analysis UK.
In addition to his consulting work, Archer owns cybersecurity firms that collaborate with leading Israeli cybersecurity companies, and he possesses expertise in defence intelligence and due diligence within the energy sector. His academic credentials include postgraduate degrees and certifications in security, intelligence, and innovation from respected institutions such as Leicester University, York St John’s University, and Portsmouth University in the UK. He also holds diplomas in national security and intelligence applications from the Galilee International Management Institute in Israel. Currently, he is furthering his education in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the University of Texas, McCombs Business School, with a focus on Generative AI.
Archer’s return to EOCO in a leadership capacity is anticipated to bolster the agency’s investigative capabilities as it continues to tackle economic and organized crime in the region.
