Accra, Ghana – Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine has confirmed the arrest of Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), who is facing charges of embezzlement, fraud, and illicit financial transactions.
Adu-Boahene, who led the NSB from 2017 until February 2025, is accused of diverting GHS 49 million (approximately $7 million) in state funds into his private accounts through fraudulent transactions.
Investigation & Arrest
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) launched an investigation after Adu-Boahene allegedly attempted to flee Ghana. On February 25, 2025, intelligence reports revealed that he had left for the UK on British Airways flight BA078. However, further tracking suggested he had traveled to Dubai and booked a return flight to Ghana on March 21, 2025, via Emirates Flight EK187.
Authorities later discovered that Adu-Boahene had canceled his return flight and rescheduled for April 8, 2025. EOCO expanded surveillance, suspecting he might have returned to London under a different identity. On March 21, 2025, Adu-Boahene was finally intercepted by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) at Kotoka International Airport, attempting to use the Commercially Important Persons (CIP) terminal.
According to Dr. Ayine, Adu-Boahene is suspected of holding multiple passports, including two Ghanaian service passports and possibly a foreign passport, raising concerns about dual or multiple nationalities. His wife is confirmed to hold a British passport.
Financial Fraud & Embezzlement Scheme
As NSB Director, Adu-Boahene oversaw critical national security infrastructure, including contracts with foreign defense companies. In 2020, he signed a $7 million contract with Israeli firm ISC Holdings Limited for a cyber defense system.
However, an audit of NSB’s finances uncovered that he transferred significant funds from the Bureau’s accounts to his private company, BNC Communications Bureau Limited, co-owned with his wife.
EOCO’s findings indicate that out of the GHS 49 million allegedly embezzled, only GHS 9.5 million (about $1.75 million) was actually paid to ISC Holdings, while the remaining funds were diverted for personal investments and undisclosed transactions.
Ongoing Investigation & Legal Action
EOCO continues to investigate Adu-Boahene’s financial activities, identifying multiple individuals and entities that may have received illicit funds.
Dr. Ayine has assured the public that all individuals involved in the fraudulent scheme will be prosecuted and that the government remains committed to fighting financial crimes.
