In a significant legal development, the bail conditions for Kwabena Adu Boahene, who happens to be the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), have been revised.
The Accra Human Rights Court has reduced the initial GH¢120 million bail sum to a whopping GH¢80 million, following a suit filed by Adu Boahene’s legal team.
His wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, who is also facing similar charges, has had her bail remain set at GH¢80 million, with two sureties required for both individuals.
The couple, who were arrested last week in connection with the alleged embezzlement of state funds, will now need to report adequately to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) three times a week.
In addition, both are restricted from travelling abroad without explicit permission from EOCO, a measure aimed at ensuring their presence throughout the ongoing investigation.
The reduction of the bail sum follows arguments from the defense team, led by Samuel Atta Akyea Esq, who contended that the original bail amounts were excessive and unreasonable.
Interestingly enough, they claimed that such high bail conditions seemed designed to circumvent constitutional detention limits, putting undue stress on the couple. The defense also emphasized that the conditions were financially burdensome and disproportionate to the case at hand.
However, Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem Sai raised concerns that the couple posed a flight risk.
The prosecution claims that Adu Boahene and his wife may be in possession of foreign passports, raising fears that they might attempt to flee the country.
Justice Srem Sai also made an alarming allegation regarding Angela Adjei Boateng’s attempt to destroy evidence. He stated that she had been seen trying to smuggle suspected currency bills into suitcases shortly before the couple’s arrest.
Adu Boahene’s arrest came after his arrival from London at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) on March 24, 2025. His wife was detained soon after when she went to check on her husband at EOCO.
The charges against them stem from their alleged involvement in the embezzlement of funds intended for a $7 million cyber defense system contract.
This contract was signed in 2020 between the NSB and the Israeli firm RLC Holdings Limited. Investigations suggest that instead of using the funds for the intended cyber defense project, Adu Boahene allegedly diverted the money for personal gain.
He is accused of laundering the funds through real estate transactions both locally and abroad.
The case has sparked significant public attention due to the high-profile nature of the individuals involved and the gravity of the allegations.
