Six officials of the Scholarship Secretariat have reportedly been arrested by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) as part of an ongoing audit into the institution’s financial and administrative operations.

According to the Secretariat, the arrests took place a few weeks ago. The individuals were later granted bail but remain subjects of investigation as the audit continues.

Although details of the alleged offences and audit findings have not yet been made public, the arrests have drawn significant attention to the Secretariat’s internal management practices.

This development follows recent concerns about irregularities allegedly committed under the previous leadership of the institution.

The current Registrar, Alexander Asafo-Agyei, raised these concerns shortly after assuming office in February 2025.

In an interview on Adom TV on June 10, 2025, Mr. Asafo-Agyei criticised what he described as a lack of transparency and accountability in the Secretariat’s past operations.

He reaffirmed his commitment to restoring integrity and ensuring proper oversight within the institution.