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A National Service Personnel working at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has been granted bail after appearing before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly stealing GH¢308,300 through unauthorised Mobile Money transfers.
The accused, Ebenezer Ghartey, pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing when he appeared before the court presided over by Mrs Emmanuella Sarah Asmah.
According to Inspector Frank Morgan Dorvi, who led the prosecution, Ghartey allegedly transferred money from the MTN merchant account of a DVLA Administrative Officer into his personal Mobile Money account without authorisation.
The court granted him bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with three sureties, all of whom must reside within the court’s jurisdiction.
As part of the bail conditions, one surety must own landed property valued at not less than GH¢100,000, while another must be a public servant earning at least GH¢5,000 monthly.
The court further ordered Ghartey to report to the investigating officer every Monday and Friday until the case is concluded. The matter has been adjourned to August 4, 2026.
According to the prosecution, the complainant, a DVLA Administrative Officer whose identity has been withheld, detected an unauthorised withdrawal of GH¢3,000 from her MTN merchant account on May 22, 2026.
After requesting transaction records from MTN, she allegedly discovered that the funds had been transferred into Ghartey’s Mobile Money account.
Police investigations reportedly reviewed transactions carried out between March 31 and May 20, 2026, and allegedly uncovered unauthorised transfers amounting to GH¢308,300 from the complainant’s account to the accused.
The matter was subsequently reported to the Cantonments Police, leading to Ghartey’s arrest.
According to the prosecution, Ghartey told investigators that he resorted to taking the money because he was not receiving a salary during his national service.
Police further alleged that he used part of the money to pay his rent and purchase several items, including a Hyundai Elantra, a 50-inch Samsung television, furniture, an air conditioner, a washing machine, a dining table and chairs, a carpet, and a television rack.
Investigators also told the court that part of the money was used to pay his sibling’s school fees.
The prosecution stated that Ghartey admitted to the offence in his caution statement to the police. However, he has pleaded not guilty before the court, and the case is expected to continue when proceedings resume in August.
