DVLA National Service Personnel Charged Over Alleged GH¢308,300 MoMo Theft
Accused denies stealing over GH¢308,000 from a supervisor's MTN merchant account as court grants GH¢100,000 bail and adjourns the case to August 4.
- Allegedly stole GH¢308,300 via MoMo.
- Granted GH¢100,000 bail.
- Case resumes on August 4.
A National Service Personnel attached to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Ebenezer Ghartey, has appeared before the Accra Circuit Court over allegations that he stole GH¢308,300 through unauthorised Mobile Money transactions.
Ghartey pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing.
According to the prosecution, led by Inspector Frank Morgan Dorvi, the accused allegedly transferred the money from the MTN merchant account of a DVLA administrative officer, who supervised him during his national service, into his personal Mobile Money account.
The court, presided over by Mrs Emmanuella Sarah Asmah, granted Ghartey bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with three sureties residing within the court’s jurisdiction. One surety must own landed property valued at no less than the bail amount, while another must be a public servant earning at least GH¢5,000 per month.
As part of his bail conditions, Ghartey is required to report to the case investigator every Monday and Friday until further notice. The case has been adjourned to August 4, 2026.
The prosecution stated that the alleged theft came to light on May 22, 2026, when the complainant noticed an unauthorised withdrawal of GH¢3,000 from her MTN merchant account. A review of transaction records reportedly identified Ghartey as the recipient.
Further investigations allegedly uncovered that between March 31 and May 20, 2026, a total of GH¢308,300 had been transferred from the complainant’s merchant account to Ghartey’s Mobile Money account. The matter was subsequently reported to the Cantonments Police, who arrested him.
Investigators further alleged that Ghartey told police he was not receiving a salary during his national service and had used the money to pay rent and purchase several items, including a Hyundai Elantra saloon car, a Samsung 50-inch television, furniture, an air conditioner, a floor carpet, a dining table and chairs, a washing machine, and a television rack. He is also alleged to have used part of the funds to pay his sibling’s school fees.
According to the prosecution, Ghartey admitted to the offence in his caution statement to the police. The allegations remain before the court, and the accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
