A National Service Personnel assigned to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Ebenezer Ghartey, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court over allegations that he unlawfully transferred GH¢308,300 from a supervisor’s MTN merchant account to his own Mobile Money wallet.
Ghartey pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing. The court granted him bail of GH¢100,000 with three sureties, including a landed property owner and a public servant earning at least GH¢5,000 monthly. He has also been directed to report to investigators every Monday and Friday, with the case adjourned to August 4, 2026.
According to the prosecution, the alleged fraud came to light after the complainant noticed an unauthorised GH¢3,000 withdrawal from her merchant account. Transaction records obtained from MTN allegedly linked the transfers to Ghartey, while further checks reportedly uncovered additional transfers made between March 31 and May 20, 2026, amounting to GH¢308,300.
Police investigations allegedly revealed that the accused spent part of the money on rent, a Hyundai Elantra, household appliances, furniture, and other personal items, while also paying a sibling’s school fees. Prosecutors further told the court that Ghartey admitted to the offence in his caution statement.