The High Court in Accra has set July 18, 2025, for the commencement of the trial of Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former Director General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), and three others, over the alleged misappropriation of GH¢49.1 million earmarked for a cybersecurity defence software project.
The court also dismissed a motion filed by the defence seeking access to national security account records dating back to 1992, citing a lack of adequate justification. Justice John Nyante Nyadu, who presided over the hearing, ruled that the application was without merit and stated, “The full ruling can be applied for on Monday, July 7.”
With prosecution disclosures completed and the Case Management Conference concluded, the trial is expected to begin within two weeks, marking a significant development in the high-profile case.
Adu-Boahene, together with Angela Adjei Boateng (his wife), Mildred Donkor, and Advantage Solutions Limited, faces 11 charges, including stealing, money laundering, defrauding by false pretences, and willfully causing financial loss to the state. All the accused have pleaded not guilty and are currently on bail.
In a motion filed on June 23, the defence requested access to documents such as “copies of the various National Security Coordinators’ special operations accounts,” but the request was denied.
Background and Allegations
The case, prosecuted by Attorney-General Dominic Ayine, has captured national attention due to the significant funds involved and its implications for state security.
According to court filings dated April 30, 2025, Adu-Boahene allegedly orchestrated a scheme while overseeing sensitive national security contracts. He is accused of signing a $7 million deal with Israeli firm ISC Holdings Limited for cybersecurity software, and subsequently transferring GH¢49 million from NSB accounts into his personal accounts under the guise of making payments for the system.
Investigations, however, found that no cybersecurity system was ever delivered to the Bureau of National Communications, its successor the NSB, or the Ghanaian government.
Angela Adjei Boateng is listed as one of the three directors of Advantage Solutions Limited, the company that wholly owns BNC Communications Bureau Limited—a firm established during Adu-Boahene’s tenure at NSB.
Mildred Donkor, a former bank relationship officer, is accused of assisting the couple and BNC Communications in laundering the diverted funds.
Though an initial payment of GH¢9.5 million (approximately $1.75 million) was made to ISC Holdings, prosecutors say further payments were halted, and the remaining funds were redirected into private investments and transfers to unidentified recipients.
Prosecutors describe the actions of the accused as part of an elaborate criminal enterprise. Advantage Solutions Limited is said to have acted as a shell company used to funnel and launder the stolen funds. The company allegedly invested in treasury bills, real estate, a fertilizer manufacturing operation, and a luxury car rental service targeting VIP clientele.
Adu-Boahene was arrested on March 20, 2025, at Kotoka International Airport upon returning to Ghana, following investigations led by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB). He was later released on bail pending trial.
