The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has firmly denied reports suggesting it lost GH¢308,300 in an alleged mobile money theft case involving a former National Service person.
The Authority clarified that the funds in question were neither owned by the DVLA nor taken from its accounts.
This clarification comes in the wake of the ongoing prosecution of Ebenezer Ghartey, a former National Service person later contracted by the DVLA, who is currently standing trial at the Accra Circuit Court. Ghartey is accused of unlawfully transferring GH¢308,300 from the MTN merchant account of a DVLA administrative officer into his personal mobile money wallet. He has pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing.
According to the prosecution, Ghartey allegedly used part of the funds to purchase a Hyundai Elantra saloon car, a 50-inch Samsung television, and finance other personal expenditures. The court, presided over by Mrs. Emmanuella Sarah Asmah, granted him bail set at GH¢100,000 with three sureties, including one with landed property and another who is a public servant earning at least GH¢5,000 monthly. Ghartey must also report to the case investigator twice weekly as the matter has been adjourned to August 4, 2026.
In response to public concerns and media reports, the DVLA issued a statement on Tuesday, July 7, stressing that the alleged theft was a private matter involving individuals and had no connection to the Authority’s finances or official activities. The DVLA reassured the public that its financial management systems remain robust and unaffected by the case.
The Authority urged media outlets and the public to report accurately on the matter to prevent any misconception that public funds were misappropriated. It also reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and pledged to cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies should its involvement be required during the ongoing investigation.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com