The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of the former Managing Director of the GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, Mr Maxwell Kofi Jumah, following a successful acquisition of an arrest warrant.

The arrest, which took place on Sunday, June 29, was disclosed at a press conference addressed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Ms Lydia Yaako Donkor.

According to DCOP Donkor, the operation led to the retrieval of three vehicles reported to have been stolen from the state-owned beverage manufacturer.

"A story in the media about the arrest of Mr Maxwell Kofi Jumah, yes, that is accurate. Mr Maxwell Kofi Jumah was arrested based on a complaint or a petition that was submitted to us by GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited."

"We received the petition to the effect that some vehicles, which were the property of that company, have been stolen by the said Maxwell Kofi Jumah. He is in our custody at the CID headquarters, and he is assisting in an investigation. I must say that as of this afternoon, we have retrieved three vehicles; the said vehicles that were stolen by him have been retrieved, so he is really assisting us in the investigation, and we will take it up from there," she added.

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This development comes amid increasing public scrutiny of state enterprises and renewed calls for greater accountability in the management of public resources.