A National Service Person attached to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Ebenezer Ghartey, has been arraigned before the Accra Circuit Court for allegedly stealing GH¢308,300 through unauthorised Mobile Money transactions.
According to the prosecution, Ghartey allegedly transferred the funds from the MTN merchant account of a DVLA Administrative Officer, under whose supervision he was serving, into his personal Mobile Money account between March 31 and May 20, 2026. The alleged fraud came to light after the complainant detected an unauthorised withdrawal of GH¢3,000 and obtained transaction records from MTN.
Prosecutors said police investigations revealed that the accused used the money to pay rent, purchase a Hyundai Elantra, household appliances and furniture, and pay a sibling’s school fees. They further told the court that Ghartey admitted to the offence in his caution statement.
Ghartey pleaded not guilty to the charge of stealing. The court granted him bail of GH¢100,000 with three sureties, including one backed by landed property and another who must be a public servant earning at least GH¢5,000 monthly. He has also been ordered to report to investigators twice a week. The case has been adjourned to August 4, 2026.