Government to press charges against 15 suspects in Adu-Boahen case — Deputy Attorney-General
The Government is finalising charges against 15 individuals linked to an alleged embezzlement and money laundering scheme involving Mr. Kwabena Adu-Boahen and his wife, according to Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Justice Srem-Sai.
In an interview on Ghana Tonight on March 24 2025, Mr. Srem-Sai said prosecutors are putting together cases against individuals suspected to have played various roles in the diversion of public funds through shell companies and property transactions.
“We’re finalising charges against 15 suspects, including high-profile accomplices,” he said. “Extradition requests are underway for assets held abroad.”
According to government investigators, Mr. Adu-Boahen and his wife allegedly transferred GH¢16 million from a government account into a private company called BNC, said to be linked to the couple.
The money was reportedly used to purchase 27 properties located in Mayfair and Oyarifa, each valued at about $295,000.
Two properties in London are also under investigation. Mr. Srem-Sai said the state has begun processes to recover any assets believed to have been acquired with public funds.
“This is about accountability. Let’s not politicise it,” he said.
At a press conference on Monday, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, confirmed that Mr. Adu-Boahen was arrested in connection with a separate $7 million cyber defense system contract.
The funds, according to the Attorney-General, were traced to Mr. Adu-Boahen’s private account.
Dr. Ayine further disclosed that the accused attempted to avoid arrest by changing the name on his airline ticket to mislead investigators.
Lawyers for Mr. Adu-Boahen, in a formal statement, responded to the public debate around the case. They said every Ghanaian has the right to a fair investigation, regardless of their political background.
“The power to investigate any Ghanaian for alleged criminal offences has no party colours. It must be carried out with professionalism,” the statement said.
They cautioned against trial by public opinion and called for due process.
“All investigations must be based on facts, not propaganda. A person should be formally charged before being subjected to public scrutiny. If they are found innocent, they should not be destroyed before they even appear in court.”
