National Service Person Allegedly Explains How He Spent GH¢308,300 Stolen From DVLA Supervisor

A National Service Personnel attached to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Ebenezer Ghartey, has reportedly told police how he spent GH¢308,300 he is accused of stealing from his immediate supervisor.

According to Inspector Frank Morgan Dorvi, the prosecutor handling the case, Ghartey admitted in his caution statement that he transferred the money into his mobile money account between March 31 and May 20, 2026.

During police questioning, he reportedly said he was “not on salary” and used part of the money to pay his rent.

He also allegedly admitted using the funds to buy 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 and frame.

Ghartey further told investigators that he used some of the money to pay his sibling’s school fees.

Despite these alleged admissions, he pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing when he appeared before the Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Emmanuella Sarah Asmah.

The court granted him bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with three sureties who must live within the court’s jurisdiction.

One surety must provide landed property worth at least the bail amount, while another must be a public servant earning at least GH¢5,000 a month.

The court also ordered Ghartey to report to the case investigator every Monday and Friday until further notice. The case has been adjourned to August 4, 2026.

According to the prosecution, the complainant, an Administrative Officer at the DVLA and Ghartey’s supervisor, discovered the alleged theft on May 22, 2026, after noticing an unauthorized withdrawal of GH¢3,000 from her MTN merchant account.

She later obtained transaction records from MTN, which allegedly identified Ghartey as the recipient of the transfers.

The matter was reported to the Cantonments Police, leading to his arrest.