A National Service Scheme (NSS) personnel attached to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has been arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly stealing GH¢308,300 through unauthorised Mobile Money transactions.
The accused, Ebenezer Ghartey, pleaded not guilty to the charge of theft.
According to prosecutor Inspector Frank Morgan Dorvi, Ghartey allegedly transferred money from the MTN merchant account of a DVLA administrative officer to his personal Mobile Money account without authorisation.
The court, presided over by Mrs. Emmanuella Sarah Asmah, granted him bail of GH¢100,000 with three sureties who must reside within the court’s jurisdiction.
As part of the bail conditions, 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.
Ghartey has also been ordered to report to the case investigator every Monday and Friday until further notice.
The case has been adjourned to August 4, 2026.
The prosecution said the complainant, a DVLA administrative officer whose identity has been withheld, supervised Ghartey during his national service.
Investigators say the complainant discovered an unauthorised withdrawal of GH¢3,000 from her MTN merchant account on May 22, 2026.
After obtaining transaction records from MTN, the funds were allegedly traced to Ghartey’s Mobile Money account.
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 merchant account to the accused’s account.
The matter was reported to the Cantonments Police, leading to Ghartey’s arrest.
According to the prosecution, Ghartey told investigators he was not receiving a salary and admitted using part of the money to pay his rent.
He allegedly also bought a Hyundai Elantra, a 50-inch Samsung television, furniture, an air conditioner, a washing machine, a dining set, a floor rug, and a television stand.
The prosecution further said he used some of the money to pay his sibling’s school fees.
The prosecution told the court that Ghartey admitted to the offence in his caution statement.
