The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has revealed that the former Director of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, is under investigation for allegedly misappropriating GH¢39 million from the agency’s funds.

Addressing the media on Monday, March 24, Dr. Ayine highlighted the scale of financial irregularities uncovered during the probe.

He alleged that Adu-Boahene and his wife personally benefitted from a suspicious transaction.

"GH¢35,462,480 million went into Adu-Boahene and his wife's pockets from one transaction," he stated.

The Attorney General further disclosed that efforts are underway to track down the couple and their assets. He assured the public that legal action would be taken soon.

"We are still tracking suspect Adu-Boahene, his wife, and their assets. In the coming days, we will file the necessary charges against them," he affirmed.

The case has raised serious concerns about financial accountability within the NSB, as investigators work to uncover the full extent of the alleged embezzlement.Meanwhile, Mr Adu-Boahene has yet to respond to the allegations leveled against them by the Attorney General.Prior to A-G's revelation, Mr Adu-Boahene was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) upon his arrival at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) from London on Sunday, March 23.

According to reports, Mr. Boahene was taken into custody at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Thursday in a coordinated operation involving EOCO investigators and officials from the Attorney-General’s Department.

The operation was reportedly led by EOCO’s Deputy Director, Raymond Archer.