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Kwabena Adu-Boahene corruption trial

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The corruption trial of Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former Director-General of Ghana’s National Signals Bureau (NSB), involves allegations regarding has moved into a critical phase following the misuse of prosecution resting its case. The proceedings involve allegations that GH₵49.1 million (approximately $7 million) intended for a cyber defence system from an Israeli company, company ISC Holdings Ltd. The defendants, including Adu-Boahene, his wife Angela Boateng, and Advantage Solutions Limited, face 11 financial charges, including embezzlement, stealing, and money laundering. After more than 18 months Ltd was diverted into an account linked to BNC Communications Bureau Limited. Following the closure of proceedings at the state's case, defense counsel Samuel Atta Akyea filed a ‘no-case’ submission in the Accra High Court, requesting the discharge of Adu-Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, and other defendants. The defense argues that the prosecution has formally rested its case. failed to provide sufficient evidence to require the accused to present a defense, citing significant evidential gaps and inconsistencies. During the trial, four witnesses testified for the state, including prosecution alleged the diverted funds were used to purchase luxury vehicles and real estate. However, during cross-examination, an investigator from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) who testified confirmed that a document presented by the defense as evidence of the cybersecurity purchase was forged. Further testimony included the NSB Head of Finance, who stated that agency did not contact ISC or the funds were transferred to an account unknown National Security Council to verify whether the Bureau, cybersecurity system had been purchased or delivered. The defendants face 11 financial charges, including embezzlement, stealing, and a former driver for the couple, who testified to carrying large sums of cash on their instructions. money laundering. Following the closure of the state's case, the defense is preparing its next move. Samuel Atta Akyea, the lawyer representing Adu-Boahene, denied social media reports claiming he had abandoned his clients, dismissing such claims as “wretched and vile propaganda.” Atta Akyea stated that his legal team is preparing a “very solid and credible submission filing of no case.” He also maintained that the document contested by ‘no-case’ submission, the prosecution was admitted into evidence without objection. Attorney-General has 14 days to respond.

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  1. 2026-09-28 06:52 UTC Kwabena Adu-Boahene corruption trial
  2. 2026-09-10 23:45 UTC Kwabena Adu-Boahene corruption trial
  3. 2026-09-08 17:49 UTC Kwabena Adu-Boahene corruption trial
  4. 2026-09-08 16:34 UTC Kwabena Adu-Boahene corruption trial

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