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Justice Minister Announces Prosecution in NSS Corruption Case”
Dr. Dominic Ayine, Ghana’s Attorney General and Minister for Justice, has confirmed that twelve individuals will face criminal charges for their involvement in a GHC548 million embezzlement scandal at the National Service Scheme (NSS).
During today’s Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) press conference (June 13), which highlighted anti-corruption efforts at the National Service Authority, Dr. Ayine disclosed that investigators have wrapped up their probe and are preparing court documents.
“Our investigation team has finalized its work, and we’re now initiating prosecution against twelve NSA directors and staff members,” the Attorney General announced.
Notable among the accused is former Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah, identified as the alleged ringleader of the scheme. The chargesheet reportedly includes several other former high-ranking NSA officials.
Additional Suspects Named in NSS Corruption Probe”
The Attorney General’s Office has identified the following individuals for prosecution in the GHC548 million NSS scandal:
Mustapha Ussif (Former Executive Director)
Gifty Oware-Mensah (Former Deputy Executive Director)
Osei Assibey Antwi (Former Director General)
Kwaku Ohene Gyan (Former Deputy Executive Director, Operations)
Abraham Bismarck Gaise (Former Internal Auditor)
Kwaku Adjei (Account Officer)
Iddrisu Abubakar (Former Head of Accounts)
Stephen Kwabena Gyamfi (Former Koforidua Regional Director)
Prince Awuku (District Director)
Jacob Yawson (MIS Administrator, Northern Region)
Two additional unnamed suspects remain under investigation and will be formally charged once identified.
In a significant development, Dr. Ayine revealed that Stephen Kwabena Gyamfi was re-arrested earlier today following the discovery of new evidence. “Fresh financial trails led us to previously unknown bank accounts containing suspicious deposits, prompting his immediate re-arrest this morning,” the Attorney General explained.
Investigators found that the accused allegedly exploited NSS systems and procedures over an extended period to divert operational funds. “This represents a grave violation of public trust,” Dr. Ayine stated. “Our office is determined to recover all misappropriated funds and deliver full accountability through the judicial process.”
https://www.myjoyonline.com/heres-the-list-of-12-suspects-to-be-charged-over-gh%e2%82%b5548m-nss-ghost-names-scandal/
