Crime and Investigation
NSB GH₵49 Million Case: Three Witnesses Support Attorney-General’s Charges Against Adu-Boahene and Others
The trial of Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, their associate Mildred Donkor, and their company, Advantage Solutions Limited, has advanced as three key witnesses provided detailed testimonies in court.
The four are facing multiple charges, including stealing, causing financial loss to the state, and conspiracy. These charges relate to the alleged misappropriation of GH₵49.1 million in public funds, reportedly meant for the purchase of a cyber defense system that was never delivered.
According to the prosecution, the case is based on statements from lead investigator Frank Marshall Cromwell, NSB’s Director of Finance Edith Ruby Opokua Adumua, and Frank Anane Dekpey, an assistant to the accused persons.
The court proceedings are expected to reveal more information about the alleged financial misconduct and how the public funds were diverted.
Flow of Funds
Frank Anane Dekpey, who worked as an errand assistant to the accused, shared how he was instructed by Mildred Donkor (third accused) to deposit and withdraw cash from UMB Bank and Stanbic Bank. He was then directed to deliver the money to Kwabena Adu-Boahene.
He testified that he often visited the Labone branch of UMB Bank and the Airport branch of Stanbic Bank. Following instructions from Donkor, he would withdraw or deposit funds, which were usually delivered in large bags and sealed envelopes.
“A3 (Mildred Donkor) often sent me to deposit or withdraw money at UMB Bank or Stanbic Bank for A1 (Adu-Boahene). I usually delivered the money to his office near Metro TV in Labone. The cheques were usually sealed in envelopes, and I was often directed to a specific bank staff member to cash them. I didn’t know the exact amounts I was carrying, but I signed receipts and provided my contact details at the bank,” Dekpey said.
EOCO Investigation Findings
Frank Marshall Cromwell, an investigator at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), described the findings of their investigation, which began in March 2025 after a tip-off.
He testified that in January 2020, Adu-Boahene signed a contract worth US$7 million with ISC Holdings Limited, an Israeli company, for a cyber defense system. However, investigations revealed that the funds—equivalent to GH₵49.1 million—were instead moved from the Bureau of National Communications’ (BNC) Fidelity Bank account to a private account named “BNC Communications Bureau Limited – Operations” at UMB Bank.
“Out of the GH₵49.1 million, only GH₵9.5 million (US$1.75 million) was transferred to ISC Holdings. No further payments were made. A1 (Adu-Boahene) then made several large cash withdrawals for personal use and allowed A3 (Donkor) to make similar withdrawals. These funds were often moved using large bags and facilitated by Frank Anane Dekpey, who confirmed these actions in a police statement,” Cromwell said.
EOCO has secured bank statements and authorizations that show the timeline and amounts of the transactions.
Finance Director’s Testimony
Edith Ruby Opokua Adumua, NSB’s Director of Finance, explained how she was directed by Adu-Boahene to write large cheques labeled “BNC Operations.” As the keeper of BNC’s cheque books, she followed instructions to prepare and deposit cheques totaling over GH₵49 million.
“On March 18, 2020, I wrote a cheque for GH₵1 million. On March 30, 2020, I wrote another for GH₵21 million, all on the instructions of A1. He later gave me an account number and asked me to deposit the cheques into the ‘BNC Operations’ account at UMB Bank. I assumed it was an official BNC account that I did not have clearance to access. Although I found the instructions unusual, I followed them due to the need-to-know policy in our office,” she stated.
Adumua confirmed to the court that she could identify the cheques involved in the transactions and confirmed they were written under the direction of Adu-Boahene.
Crime and Investigation
Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Two Victims in Nsawam Operation
Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Two Victims in Nsawam Operation
The Nsawam District Police Command has arrested five individuals in connection with the kidnapping of two men travelling from Accra to Anyinam, following a coordinated intelligence-led operation. The victims were rescued safely and are in stable condition.
Police reports indicate that on January 10, 2026, the Command received credible intelligence that the two men had been abducted and moved to an undisclosed location. The suspects allegedly demanded a ransom of GH¢400,000 from the victims’ family and later instructed them to make an initial payment of GH¢5,000.
Acting on the information, officers from the Nsawam District Police, with support from the Suhum Police Command, mounted an operation that led to the arrest of the suspects at a drinking spot near the Suhum Roundabout.
The suspects have been identified as Suleman Salifu, 24; Godfred Owusu, 26; Antwi Bismark, 27; Anas Salis, 38; and Gyamfi Isaac, 33. The victims, Seidu Sambiane, 28, and Ibrahim Alhassan, 42, were rescued during the operation without harm.
A search of an unregistered Acura 4×4 vehicle allegedly used by the suspects resulted in the recovery of several items, including forged GH¢100 and GH¢200 notes, specimen papers cut to the size of currency notes, and an amount of GH¢4,600 in cash. Police also retrieved a pistol, a cutlass, talismans and amulets, as well as five mobile phones.
The suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting with ongoing investigations as police prepare to take further legal action.
Crime and Investigation
Police Arrest 120 Suspects in Major Crackdown on Drug Dealers and Criminal Gangs in East Legon
A major police operation aimed at curbing illicit drug activities and criminal gangs in the East Legon area has resulted in the arrest of 120 suspects, including six women.
After the arrests, all suspects were taken to the East Legon Police Station, where screening is ongoing to identify individuals linked to specific criminal activities and those suspected of dealing in illegal drugs.
According to a police report, the operation was led by ACP Saviour Ahiamadi and supported by several senior officers from Police Headquarters. These included DSP Malaika-Jibril Alhassan, DSP Richard Beriko, ASP Afram, ASP Sarpong, and ASP Imoro from the Accra Region.
The exercise was a joint effort involving officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate, the Criminal Investigations Department, the National Operations Directorate, as well as the Accra and East Legon Regional Commands. The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by the police to enhance security and maintain law and order in the area.
Crime and Investigation
Three Suspected Robbers Killed in Christmas Eve Gun Battle with Police in Ashanti Region
Three suspected armed robbers were shot dead during a gun battle with police on Christmas Eve in a bush between Anwiankwanta and the Jacobu Junction in the Ashanti Region.
The suspects were part of a five-member gang that reportedly opened fire on police officers after encountering them during an intelligence-led operation. Two other members of the gang escaped and are currently on the run.
The injured suspects were rushed to the Bekwai Municipal Hospital following the exchange of gunfire but were pronounced dead on arrival. They have been identified as Seidu Issah, 29; Musah Yakubu, 35; and Yahaya Munkaila, also known as Tijani, 25. Their bodies have since been deposited at the hospital’s morgue for preservation and autopsy.
A police situational report (SITREP), sighted by Graphic Online, said investigations are ongoing to arrest the remaining suspects and recover additional weapons. The report noted that the deceased suspects and their accomplices were wanted in connection with several robberies and killings in Manso, Jacobu, and the Anwiankwanta area.
According to the SITREP, on December 24, 2025, police received intelligence that the gang had assembled in a bush between Anwiankwanta and the Jacobu Junction and were planning to launch an attack along the Anwiankwanta–Obuasi road.
Acting on the information, police carried out an operation using four service vehicles to raid the area. Upon arrival, officers spotted about five young men armed with guns. The suspects allegedly opened fire and attempted to flee through the bush, prompting police to return fire. Three suspects were shot, while the remaining two escaped, reportedly with gunshot wounds.
A search of the area led to the recovery of two pump-action guns loaded with six rounds of ammunition each, one unbranded pistol, and a sack containing 25 live cartridges and six spent cartridges.
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