Kwabena Adu-Boahene Remanded For 7 Days

Mr. Kwabena Adu-Boahene Remanded in Custody

Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), has been remanded for seven working days. The Accra High Court issued this order today. Justice Eugene Nyante Nyadu made the decision after private discussions about a bail application.

Adu-Boahene faces 11 criminal charges. These include conspiracy to launder money, money laundering, stealing, and using public office for profit. He has pleaded not guilty, along with his wife Angela Adjei Boateng and Mildred Donkor, a former bank relations officer.

During the hearing, defense lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea requested that any remand include weekends. Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem Sai opposed this request. The court decided to side with the prosecution to protect witness statements.

The judge explained that concerns from the Attorney-General influenced their decision to remand Adu-Boahene. This remand aims to help the prosecution prepare its witness statements effectively.

The case is adjourned until Monday, May 13, 2025, for further directions. Meanwhile, Angela Adjei Boateng and Mildred Donkor remain on their previous bail terms.

The three accused and their company, Advantage Solutions Limited, were first arraigned on April 30. They are accused of misappropriating GH₵49 million meant for a cyber defense system.

Prosecutors allege that while serving as Director-General in 2018, Adu-Boahene co-founded “BNC Communication Bureau Limited.” This name closely resembles that of the official agency.

In January 2020, he signed a GH₵49 million contract with ISC Holdings Ltd., an Israeli company. This contract was for cybersecurity software on behalf of the National Security Council.

However, prosecutors claim that the software was never delivered. Investigations found no record of its receipt by any government entity.

Instead, they allege that the GH₵49 million was funneled through companies controlled by Advantage Solutions System. It was reportedly used to buy properties in Accra and Kumasi as well as luxury cars in London.

Prosecutors also state that these funds supported lavish lifestyles for Adu-Boahene and his associates. The state claims that misappropriated funds amount to about $7 million.