A National Service Personnel attached to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has been charged with allegedly stealing GH¢308,300 through unauthorised Mobile Money transactions.
Ebenezer Ghartey pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing when he appeared before the Accra Circuit Court.
According to the prosecution, Ghartey allegedly transferred the money from the MTN merchant account of a DVLA administrative officer, under whose supervision he was serving, into his own Mobile Money account.
The court, presided over by Mrs Emmanuella Sarah Asmah, granted him bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with three sureties resident within the court’s jurisdiction.
One surety must provide landed property worth at least the bail amount, while another must be a public servant earning a minimum monthly salary of GH¢5,000.
The court also ordered the accused to report to the case investigator every Monday and Friday until further notice. The case has been adjourned to August 4, 2026.
According to the prosecution, the complainant discovered an unauthorised withdrawal of GH¢3,000 from her MTN merchant account on May 22, 2026. A review of transaction records allegedly identified Ghartey as the recipient.
Further investigations reportedly revealed that between March 31 and May 20, 2026, a total of GH¢308,300 had been transferred from the complainant’s account to the accused’s Mobile Money wallet.
Police arrested Ghartey after the matter was reported.
The prosecution told the court that during investigations, Ghartey admitted using the money to pay rent and purchase several items, including a Hyundai Elantra, a 50-inch Samsung television, furniture, an air conditioner, a washing machine, a dining set, a carpet and a television stand.
He also allegedly used part of the money to pay his sibling’s school fees.
The prosecution further stated that the accused admitted to the offence in his caution statement to police.
