Former Signals Bureau boss Adu Boahene allegedly embezzled $7m

**Adu Boahene Arrest: Attorney General Says Former Signals Bureau Boss Embezzled $7 Million**

Kwabena Adu Boahene, the former Director of the National Signals Bureau, was arrested. He is accused of embezzling $7 million. This money was meant for a cyber defense system contract.

On March 24, Attorney-General Dominic Ayine addressed the press. He stated there is evidence showing Boahene transferred large sums from the bureau's account to his personal account.

The cyber defense system contract was valued at $7 million. It aimed to enhance Ghana’s cybersecurity capacity. However, funds intended for this project were allegedly used for personal expenses.

Ayine explained that on January 30, 2020, Boahene signed a contract with RLC Holdings Limited. This Israeli company was contracted to provide the cyber defense software.

On February 6, 2020, Boahene transferred GH¢27,100,000 from the bureau's account at Fidelity Bank. The transfer went to a private BNC account at UMB. Documentation shows this amount was supposedly for the software payment but went to his private company instead.

Following these actions, Boahene and his wife acquired several properties in Ghana and abroad. They remain in detention as authorities pursue other suspects for prosecution.