Former Ghanaian Security Official, Adu-Boahene and Wife Face Charges in $7 Million Cybersecurity Scandal

A former director of Ghana’s National Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, have been charged with multiple counts of corruption, including theft, money laundering, and the diversion of millions from a national cybersecurity contract.

The charges, announced Wednesday by Attorney General Dominic Ayine, stem from a $7 million contract signed on January 30, 2020, for a cybersecurity defence system that was never delivered to the Bureau of National Communications or its successor agency.

According to prosecutors, Adu-Boahene and his wife allegedly chanelled the funds into personal accounts and used the stolen money to acquire high-end properties in Accra, Kumasi, and London, as well as a fleet of luxury vehicles. Authorities say the couple also orchestrated a separate scheme involving the Ghana Water Company, siphoning approximately $46,000 every two weeks from a state account to one under their control.

The pair were arrested on March 24 and are now at the centre of the anti-corruption campaign led by President John Mahama, who took office in January. Mahama has pledged to recover public funds misappropriated under the previous administration of President Nana Akufo-Addo.

It will be recalled that President Mahama suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo following some petitions accusing her of misconduct. The move, announced on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, came after an initial review found enough evidence to warrant a full investigation.

The decision was made in consultation with the Council of State and in line with Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, which outlines how top judicial officers can be removed from office.

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