An Accra High Court has directed the prosecution team in the ongoing criminal trial of the former head of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, to file all witness statements by May 20, 2025.
The order was given by His Lordship, Justice John Eugene Nyadu Nyante, and directed at the Attorney General.
The trial judge, who raised concerns about personal liberties of the accused persons, particularly Mr Adu-Boahene, encouraged the Deputy Attorney General to try as much as possible to expedite the trial.
Mr Adu-Boahene and his wife are currently on bail. The case has been adjourned to May 26.
Background
Attorney-General Dominic Ayine formally charged the former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General Kwabena Adu Boahene and his wife Angela Adjei Boateng over corruption offences to the tune of several millions of cedis.
Read Also: Breakdown of charges in GH¢49m cybersecurity scandal against Adu-Boahene
Together with two others, Mildred Donkor and Advantage Solutions Limited, they are facing charges of 11 counts of offences, including stealing, money laundering, defrauding by false pretences, and wilfully causing financial loss.
According to the writ filed at the High Court on Wednesday, April 30, Mr Adu-Boahene, who was responsible for overseeing critical national security infrastructure, including contracts with foreign companies, signed a deal with an Israeli company, ISC Holdings Limited, to purchase cyber defence software for $7 million.
In total, Adu-Boahene is alleged to have transferred approximately GHS 49 million (around $7 million) from the NSB’s funds into his personal accounts, falsely justifying these transactions as payments for the cyber defence systems, together with his accomplice.
The Court on May 2, ordered that the former head of the NSB, be kept in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for seven working days, to enable the Attorney General to complete the preparation of its witness statements.
Read Also: Adu-Boahene, wife & 2 others formally charged over alleged $7m corruption scandal
Latest Stories
-
Prof Gyampo called and texted OSP during raid on SML – OSP claims
30 minutes -
Nigeria sprinter Favour Ofili switches allegiance to Turkey
31 minutes -
Ahwoi and Bartels-Kodwo families open residence to mourners following passing of Ama Adoma Bartels-Kodwo
34 minutes -
Mpox Outbreak: Western Regional Health Directorate springs into action
59 minutes -
OSP rebuts Gyampo’s ‘vendetta’ allegation over investigation into Ofori-Atta
2 hours -
Ukraine still holds ground inside Russia’s Kursk, commander says
2 hours -
Nkwanta South MCE pays courtesy call on national Chief Imam, seeks prayers for peace
3 hours -
Kwasi Sibo helps power Real Oviedo to LaLiga promotion after 24-year wait
3 hours -
Broadcast and Build: How 2 of Ghana’s leading media giants are driving a bold socio-economic reset through strategic trade fairs
3 hours -
Actress Kalsoume Sinare named Ghana’s ambassador to Spain
4 hours -
Nkyinkyim says band music pays, but only with proper investment
5 hours -
Ecobank-JoyNews Habitat Fair: Day 3 promises mouth-watering discounts and great sales
5 hours -
Parents now request music lessons for their children from us – Nkyinkyim band
5 hours -
Arthur K slams NPP for ‘acting in the interest of a small cabal’
5 hours -
Veronica Kumi Yeboah Organises Career Guidance Fair for Students in Tano North
5 hours