Former Director of the Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, along with his wife Angela Adjei Boateng and two others, Mildred Donkor and Advantage Solutions Limited, have been formally charged with a myriad of offenses, including stealing, causing financial loss to the state, and money laundering.
According to the charge sheet filed in the High Court, Adu-Boahene is accused of dishonestly appropriating a staggering GH¢49,100,000.00 under the guise of procuring a cyber defense system for the Republic of Ghana. The alleged offenses are said to have occurred between February and March 2020, raising grave concerns about the abuse of public office for private gain.
Adu-Boahene’s wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, has been charged with conspiracy to steal and collaboration to commit a crime, specifically, using public office for profit. Meanwhile, Mildred Donkor and Advantage Solutions Limited face charges of money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering, with allegations that funds were funneled through the company and utilized for various investments.
The Attorney-General’s office has alleged that Adu-Boahene abused his position for personal enrichment, precipitating a crisis of trust and accountability.
The charges leveled against the accused are stealing, causing financial loss to the state, and money laundering, with Adu-Boahene’s actions said to have resulted in significant financial losses for the state.
