By GhanaNewsPage 
The former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has been remanded into the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for seven days by the Accra High Court.
The decision comes in light of serious financial crime allegations and the need for prosecutors to finalize witness statements.
Why Kwabena Adu-Boahene Was Remanded
During court proceedings, the Attorney General’s Office argued for remand, citing that Adu-Boahene had interfered with prosecution witnesses, a claim deemed critical enough to deny bail. The court sided with the Attorney General, ruling that the accused be remanded in EOCO custody for seven days, excluding weekends, to avoid any further interference.
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Court Date: The next court hearing is scheduled for May 13, 2025, for further legal directions.
While defense counsel Samuel Atta Akyea requested that the accused be allowed to remain on the same bail conditions as other co-defendants, the court refused in Adu-Boahene’s case due to the seriousness of the interference claims.
Charges Against Kwabena Adu-Boahene and Co-Accused
Kwabena Adu-Boahene faces 11 criminal charges, including:
- Stealing GH¢49 million (approx. $7 million) from the National Signals Bureau accounts
- Transferring public funds into his personal bank account
- Conspiring with others to defraud the state
The charges fall under multiple sections of Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), including:
- Stealing – Section 124(1)
- Conspiracy to steal – Sections 23(1) & 124(1)
- Defrauding by false pretences – Section 131(1)
- Causing financial loss to the state – Section 179A(3)(a)
- Using public office for profit – Section 179C(a)
- Collaboration in public office abuse – Section 179C(b)
Who Else Is Involved?
In addition to Kwabena Adu-Boahene, three other accused persons are named in the suit:
- Angela Adjei Boateng – Wife of Kwabena Adu-Boahene
- Advantage Solutions Limited – A company linked to the accused
- Mildred Donkor – A professional banker allegedly involved in facilitating the transactions
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These individuals are believed to have collaborated in siphoning large sums of money from state funds through fraudulent financial activities.
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