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The Office of the Attorney General has filed charges against two former top directors of the National Service Authority (NSA) in connection with a corruption scandal that allegedly defrauded the nation of over GH¢653 million.
Osei Assibey Antwi’s Alleged Offenses
Former Executive Director Accused: Osei Assibey Antwi faces 14 counts, including causing financial loss to the Republic, stealing, and money laundering.
GH¢500 Million Loss: He allegedly authorized payments to over 60,000 non-existent national service personnel, resulting in a loss of GH¢500,861,744.02.
Misuse of Project Funds: Antwi is accused of misusing project funds by authorizing withdrawals of GH¢106 million from the NSA’s Kumawu Farm Project account without investing in the project.
Money Laundering: The state alleges he committed money laundering by transferring GH¢8.26 million into his personal e-zwich account.
Gifty Oware-Mensah’s Alleged Offenses
Former Deputy Director Accused: Gifty Oware-Mensah faces five counts, including stealing, willfully causing financial loss, using public office for profit, and money laundering.
GH¢31.5 Million Loan: She allegedly negotiated a loan agreement between the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) and the NSA, which allowed GH¢31.5 million to be transferred into her company’s account.
Funds Transferred: Oware-Mensah allegedly transferred over GH¢22.9 million to another company where she served as a director, with no goods supplied to service personnel.
Total Loss: Her actions allegedly caused a total loss of GH¢38,458,248.87, including accrued interest.
