DVLA National Service Personnel nabbed in GH¢308k MoMo theft

A National Service Personnel attached to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court over allegations that he siphoned more than GH¢300,000 from his supervisor’s Mobile Money merchant account through unauthorized transactions.

Ebenezer Ghartey pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing after prosecutors accused him of transferring GH¢308,300 from the account of a DVLA administrative officer into his personal Mobile Money wallet over a seven-week period.

According to the prosecution, the alleged scheme came to light on May 22, 2026, when the complainant detected an unexplained withdrawal of GH¢3,000 from her MTN merchant account. Investigators subsequently reviewed transaction records and allegedly traced the transfers to Ghartey’s Mobile Money account. Further checks reportedly uncovered a series of transactions between March 31 and May 20, amounting to GH¢308,300.

The court granted Ghartey bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with three sureties. As part of the bail conditions, he is required to report to investigators every Monday and Friday while the case remains before the court. The matter has been adjourned to August 4, 2026.

Prosecutors further allege that portions of the money were used to pay rent, purchase a Hyundai Elantra saloon car, a Samsung 50-inch television, furniture, an air conditioner, and other household items. The accused is also alleged to have used part of the funds to pay a sibling’s school fees.

The case has drawn public attention due to the large sum involved and the alleged misuse of funds within a public institution. Investigations are ongoing as the court prepares to hear the matter again next month.