Former Deputy Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware Mensah, has arrived at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) as investigations continue into an alleged payroll fraud scheme at the Authority.

According to reports, she had been in the United States after the elections but touched down in the country on Tuesday afternoon, March 4, where she was received by her relatives at the airport.

Her return follows reports that the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) had been searching for her in relation to the case.

This comes soon after Kwaku Ohene Gyan, also known as Osonoba, a former Deputy Director of Operations at the NSA, was taken into custody by the NIB.Officials are looking into allegations that unauthorized disbursements were made to nonexistent individuals listed on the National Service payroll.

Early findings indicate that numerous fake identities were registered in the system, causing huge financial damage to the state. Some employees within the NSA are suspected of being involved in the scheme, diverting funds meant for legitimate service personnel.

These revelations have sparked widespread calls for stricter supervision and accountability in managing the program, which enlists thousands of university graduates annually.

Although Gifty Oware Mensah’s exact connection to the case is still uncertain, her presence in Ghana raises the likelihood of legal action or further questioning by investigators.

Law enforcement agencies are expected to ramp up efforts to uncover the full extent of the fraudulent operation.