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The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dominic Ayine, has revealed that Kwabena Adu Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), was arrested over a disputed $7 million cyber defense system contract. The funds, originally earmarked for enhancing Ghana’s cybersecurity capabilities, were allegedly diverted into his personal account.
During a press conference on Monday, March 24, Mr. Ayine explained that the arrest is connected to serious financial misconduct. The contract, intended to bolster Ghana’s ability to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats, data breaches, and digital espionage, has now become the subject of a criminal investigation following unauthorized financial transactions by Mr. Adu Boahene.
“In his capacity as Director of the National Signals Bureau, Mr. Adu-Boahene on January 30, 2020, signed a contract on behalf on the Government of Ghana and the National Security on one hand and on the other hand, an Israeli company named RLC Holdings Limited. The contract was for the purchase of a cyber defense system software at a price of $7 million.
“On February 6, 2020, he then transferred an initial amount of GH¢27,100,000 from the National Signals Bureau account at Fidelity Bank to a private BNC account at UMB. Official documentation on the transfer reveals that the amount was for the payment of cyber defense system software. He transferred the money to his private company.”
These statements highlight the gravity of the situation, as the diversion of public funds meant for national security raises serious legal and ethical concerns. The Attorney-General’s disclosure marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into financial irregularities within the NSB.
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