Accra, March 24, 2025 – The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has confirmed the arrest of Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), on charges of embezzlement, fraud, and illicit financial transactions.
Adu-Boahene, who served as the head of the NSB from 2017 until February 2025, is accused of diverting millions of Ghanaian cedis in state funds into his personal accounts, allegedly under the guise of funding a $7 million cyber defense system contract.
How Adu-Boahene Was Tracked and Arrested
Following an investigation by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), authorities uncovered Adu-Boahene’s attempt to evade arrest by leaving Ghana.
- February 25, 2025: EOCO received intelligence that Adu-Boahene had left Ghana for the UK aboard British Airways flight BA078.
- Dubai Connection: Further checks revealed that he continued his journey to Dubai and had booked a return flight to Ghana on Emirates Flight EK187 for March 21.
- Canceled Flight & Rescheduling: On March 20, authorities discovered he had canceled his return flight and rescheduled it for April 8.
- Altered Identity: EOCO surveillance later found a similar name on a British Airways flight, raising suspicions that he had altered his name in official documents to avoid detection.
- March 21, 2025: Adu-Boahene was intercepted at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) as he attempted to use the Commercially Important Persons (CIP) terminal.
Multiple Passports and Foreign Ties
Dr. Ayine revealed that Adu-Boahene possesses multiple passports, including two Ghanaian service passports and possibly a foreign passport, raising concerns over dual or multiple nationalities. His wife also holds a British passport, further complicating the investigation.
$7 Million Cybersecurity Scandal
During his tenure, Adu-Boahene oversaw national security infrastructure contracts, including a 2020 deal with Israeli company ISC Holdings Limited to acquire cyber defense software for $7 million.
- An audit of the NSB’s finances revealed that instead of paying ISC Holdings in full, funds were transferred from the NSB’s account to his private company, BNC Communications Bureau Limited, which he co-owns with his wife.
- He allegedly transferred approximately GHS 49 million (around $7 million) to personal accounts, misrepresenting them as payments for the cyber defense system.
- Only GHS 9.5 million ($1.75 million) was transferred to ISC Holdings, while the rest was misappropriated for investments and undisclosed transactions.
Ongoing Investigations & Legal Actions
EOCO has identified several individuals who may have benefited from these transactions, with further legal action expected.
Dr. Ayine assured the public that the government remains committed to recovering stolen funds and holding those involved accountable for financial misconduct.
Authorities are also examining possible loopholes in Ghana’s national security procurement system to prevent similar financial crimes in the future.
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