Cyber Defence Systems Case: Adu Boahen Is A High Flight Risk …AG Ayine Directs EOCO To Release And Re-Arrest Him

**Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine**
**Mr. Kwabena Adu-Boahene**

Ghana’s Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has issued a directive. He ordered the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to release Kwabena Adu-Boahene. However, he also instructed them to immediately re-arrest him due to flight risk concerns.

In a media briefing in Accra yesterday, Dr. Ayine emphasized the government's legal team will oppose any bail requests for Adu-Boahene. He was arrested on March 20, 2025, at Kotoka International Airport after returning from London. His wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, was arrested the next day.

The couple is under investigation for alleged financial misappropriation related to cyber intelligence equipment procurement for the National Security Council.

**Bail Granted for Other Suspects**

Dr. Ayine revealed that Angela Adjei-Boateng and other co-suspects received bail set at GH¢260 million. Their release is pending as EOCO verifies property title deeds submitted as surety.

Given Adu-Boahene’s connections and past attempts to evade arrest, the Attorney-General stressed urgency in presenting him in court within 48 hours of detention.

**Alleged Financial Misconduct and Asset Seizures**

The AG accused Adu-Boahene and his wife of orchestrating fraudulent transactions totaling GH¢49 million. A large portion of these funds was allegedly diverted into their private company, BNC Communication Bureau Limited.

On January 30, 2020, Adu-Boahene signed a contract with an Israeli firm for “Cyber Defence System Software” costing $7 million. Bank records show that on February 6, 2020, he transferred GH¢27.1 million from National BNC’s account to his private company’s account at UMB Bank.

Shortly after this transfer, his private company sent GH¢9.54 million (US$1.75 million) to ISC Holdings Ltd., including contract documentation as justification. On March 18 and March 30 of 2020, he transferred additional amounts from National BNC's account to his private company.

The Attorney-General claimed that Adu-Boahene withdrew 99 percent of these funds personally from his company's account between February and September 2020.

**Investigations Uncover Extensive Acquisitions**

Some withdrawals included GH¢16 million, GH¢7.25 million, and GH¢1.5 million during this period. EOCO's investigation revealed extensive real estate acquisitions by the couple in Accra and Oyarifa.

Investigators are also tracing assets purchased abroad linked to them. The AG noted that Universal Merchant Bank, Fidelity Bank, and Stanbic Bank are flagged for possible complicity in suspicious transactions.

Dr. Ayine assured the public that formal charges against Adu-Boahene and associates would be filed soon. He stated that the government is committed to holding accountable those who misuse public funds.

He warned directors and employees of companies linked to suspects to freeze transactions or face prosecution. Additionally, he expressed openness to plea bargaining if the suspect admits guilt and repays stolen funds.

Meanwhile, EOCO continues efforts to track additional assets associated with the suspects.