Indexing government scandals one at a time
Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Dr Dominic Ayine has revealed that Ghana lost over GHC 548 million through a criminal enterprise operating within the National Service Authority (NSA).
He confirmed that investigations have concluded, and charges will be filed against 12 suspects involved in the scandal, including former Deputy Director Gifty Oware-Mensah, who allegedly masterminded the operation.
He explained that the scheme involved the creation of ghost names by conspirators and market agents, enabling perpetrators to divert public funds into private pockets.
Individuals facing charges are:
Mustapha Ussif, a former Executive Director
Gifty Oware-Mensah, former Deputy Executive Director
Osei Assibey Antwi, former Director General
Kwaku Ohene Gyan, former Deputy Executive Director for Operations
Abraham Bismarck Gaise, former Internal Auditor
Kwaku Adjei, an Account Officer
Iddrisu Abubakar, former Head of Accounts
Feb. 18, 2025
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