Gifty Oware Mensah has been detained by the NIB for payroll fraud linked to her previous role at the National Service Authority. She was taken into custody on March 7, 2025, after returning from a holiday. Despite attempts by her legal team for bail, she remains in custody. Her detention follows the earlier arrest of a colleague, Ohene Djan.
Gifty Oware Mensah, former Deputy Director of the National Service Authority, has been detained by the National Investigation Bureau (NIB). Her custody began on Friday, March 7, 2025, as part of an ongoing investigation into payroll fraud linked to her time at the Authority, and she has been denied bail.
Reports suggest that John Boadu had previously signed a document to grant her bail; however, she was swiftly taken away from the NIB premises instead. Her legal team has been unsuccessful in securing her release and obtaining details regarding her whereabouts.
Oware returned to Ghana on March 5, 2025, after a holiday abroad following the 2024 elections. After her arrival, her attorney, Nana Agyei-Baffour, informed Joy News that Oware had not received any prior notifications from the NIB regarding her detention.
Her arrest comes shortly after the apprehension of her associate, Ohene Djan, who was taken from his residence in a dramatic operation by NIB agents just days prior. Furthermore, a special edition of ‘People and Places’ highlights the story of the return of Kwame Nkrumah’s bronze statue head after 43 years, encouraging viewers to explore this significant historical event.
Gifty Oware Mensah’s detention by the NIB underscores the ongoing investigations surrounding payroll fraud during her official capacity at the National Service Authority. The legal attempts to secure her bail remain largely unsuccessful, reflecting the gravity of the investigation. Her case follows closely after another significant arrest in the same inquiry, indicating a broader probe into alleged malfeasance within the Authority.
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