DVLA NSS Personnel in Court Over GH¢308,300 Theft Case

A former National Service Personnel working with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has been accused of stealing GH¢308,300 from his supervisor.

The accused, Ebenezer Ghartey, who is currently on contract with the DVLA, reportedly admitted in his caution statement that he transferred the money into his mobile money account between March 31 and May 20, 2026.

According to the state prosecutor, Inspector Frank Morgan Dorvi, Ghartey explained during police interrogation that he was not receiving a salary at the time and used part of the money to pay his rent.

He also allegedly confessed to using the funds to purchase several personal items, including a Hyundai Elantra saloon car, a Samsung 50-inch television set, furniture, an air conditioner, a floor carpet, a dining table and chairs, a washing machine, and a television rack and frame.

The accused further told police that some of the money was used to pay his sibling’s school fees.

However, despite the alleged confession, Ghartey denied the stealing charge against him. He pleaded not guilty when he appeared before the Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Emmanuella Sarah Asmah.

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

As part of the bail conditions, one surety must provide landed property valued at not less than the bail amount, while another surety must be a public servant earning at least GH¢5,000 per 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.

The case came to light after the complainant, an Administrative Officer at the DVLA who supervised Ghartey, noticed an unauthorised withdrawal of GH¢3,000 from her MTN merchant account on May 22, 2026.

She later requested transaction records from MTN, which allegedly showed that Ghartey was the person who received the transfers.

The matter was reported to the Cantonments Police, leading to Ghartey’s arrest.

Meanwhile, the DVLA has clarified that the alleged GH¢308,300 involved in the case does not belong to the Authority and was not stolen from DVLA funds or any of its accounts.

In a statement, the Authority said the matter is a personal dispute involving two individuals and is not connected to its operations, finances, or official activities.

The DVLA stressed that it has not suffered any financial loss from the incident and assured the public that its financial systems remain secure and its operations continue uninterrupted.

Police are continuing investigations into the matter as the court awaits further proceedings.