A-G Files Key Disclosures in alleged GH¢49m Cybersecurity Fraud Trial

Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice

The Office of the Attorney-General has filed disclosures for a criminal trial. This involves Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB). His wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, and two others are also accused. They allegedly orchestrated a multi-million cedi fraud related to cybersecurity systems for Ghana.

The disclosures were filed on June 2. This was done in compliance with a High Court directive. A Case Management Conference (CMC) is scheduled for June 11, 2025.

The prosecution will present testimonies from key witnesses. These include Frank Anane Dekpey and Edith Ruby Opokuwa from NSB. Frank Marshall Cromwell from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) will also testify.

Mr. Adu-Boahene, his wife, Mildred Donkor, and Advantage Solutions Limited face multiple charges. These include stealing, conspiracy to steal, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state. The Attorney-General formally filed these charges on April 30, 2025.

According to the charge sheet, over GH₵49 million was misappropriated in 2020. This money was meant for a cyber defense system from ISC Holdings Limited. The funds were intended to enhance Ghana’s digital security but were allegedly diverted through BNC Communication Bureau Limited.

Specific Charges and Allegations

In count one, the state claims that on February 5, 2020, GH₵27.1 million was dishonestly appropriated. A second charge alleges that GH₵1 million was diverted in March 2020 under false pretenses related to the cybersecurity project.

Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine spoke at a press conference in March. He revealed that a $7 million contract became part of a major financial scandal. There is no evidence of equipment delivery or contract fulfillment.

Dr. Ayine stated that an internal check confirmed neither NSB nor the National Security Council received the promised system. Investigations showed funds moved from BNC’s official accounts to a similarly named private entity linked to Advantage Solutions Limited.

Lavish Lifestyle Funded by Fraud?

Prosecution claims parts of the diverted funds funded real estate purchases in Accra, Kumasi, and London. Luxury vehicles were also acquired using these funds. The money reportedly supported an extravagant lifestyle for the accused and their associates.

Mr. Adu-Boahene and his co-accused pleaded not guilty during their first court appearance on April 30, 2025. The court granted them bail under Justice Eugene Nyante Nyadu's supervision.

Charges Summary

Kwabena Adu-Boahene faces three counts of stealing and one count each of causing financial loss to the state and using public office for profit. He is also charged with defrauding by false pretence and obtaining public property by false statement.

Angela Adjei Boateng faces charges jointly with her husband for conspiracy to steal and profiting from public office. Mildred Donkor and Advantage Solutions Limited face charges of conspiracy and substantive money laundering.

The trial will resume in chambers on June 11, 2025 for a case management conference.