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DVLA denies losing GH¢308,000 in alleged theft involving service personnel
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has denied reports suggesting that GH¢308,000 was stolen from the Authority by one of its personnel.
In a statement, the DVLA said the money at the centre of the alleged theft case does not belong to the Authority and was not taken from any of its accounts.
According to the Authority, the case involves a personal dispute between two individuals, one of whom is a former National Service Personnel who currently works with the DVLA on contract.
It explained that although the individual is attached to the Authority, the alleged offence has no connection with its operations, finances or official duties.
The DVLA said it has not suffered any financial loss as a result of the incident and described media reports suggesting otherwise as inaccurate and misleading.
The Authority was reacting to a media publication with the headline: “DVLA Service Personnel allegedly steals GH¢308K to purchase Hyundai Elantra saloon car, a Samsung 50-inch television set and pay sibling’s school fees.”
It urged media organisations and the public to report the matter accurately to avoid creating the false impression that public funds belonging to the DVLA had been stolen.
The DVLA assured the public that its financial systems remain secure and that its operations have not been affected.
The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to integrity and accountability, adding that it has confidence in the legal process and will fully cooperate with the police if required.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Attorney General has filed an application at the High Court seeking to set aside an earlier order that allowed Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, the first accused in a pending criminal case, to travel to the United Kingdom for specialist medical treatment.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice said the application was filed on behalf of the Republic after new information came to the attention of prosecutors following the court’s decision on June 29, 2026.
According to the Office, the new developments significantly change the circumstances under which the court granted Mr. Aludiba permission to travel.
The Attorney General said court documents filed in support of the application allege that Mr. Aludiba attempted to use an order from a differently constituted High Court in a separate case to access money held in bank accounts that remain frozen under valid orders obtained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
The Office said the bank reportedly declined the attempted withdrawal and informed the investigative authorities.
According to the statement, the alleged attempt happened shortly before Mr. Aludiba was scheduled to leave Ghana.
It said the development raises concerns about compliance with existing court orders, the integrity of the ongoing criminal trial, and the possibility that he may not return to face trial if allowed to leave the country.
The Attorney General said these facts were not before the court when it granted the travel request and could influence its decision if they had been known.
It said the application is asking the High Court to reconsider its earlier decision in the interest of justice.
The Office stressed that the application is part of the normal legal process under Ghanaian law and does not seek to determine the outcome of the criminal case.
It noted that Mr. Aludiba continues to enjoy the constitutional presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
The statement further disclosed that following his arrest, Mr. Aludiba has been granted bail by the Economic and Organised Crime Office.
The Office of the Attorney General said it will not comment further because the matter is currently before the High Court.
It reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law, protecting the integrity of criminal proceedings and ensuring due process for all accused persons.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has directed all individuals, businesses and institutions dealing in precursor chemicals, psychotropic substances and controlled equipment to register with the Commission by July 31, 2026.
In a public notice, NACOC said the registration is mandatory under the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019), and applies to all operators in the supply chain.
According to the Commission, anyone involved in the importation, exportation, manufacture, production, distribution, wholesale, retail, sale, storage, transportation or brokerage of the substances must obtain the required licence and authorisation before starting or continuing operations.
It added that the directive also covers laboratories, research institutions, industries and educational institutions that use the substances or equipment.
NACOC explained that the nationwide registration exercise is aimed at strengthening the monitoring and regulation of precursor chemicals, psychotropic substances and controlled equipment.
It said the exercise would help promote their lawful use, prevent them from being diverted into the illegal production of narcotic drugs, improve national security and public safety, and ensure compliance with Ghana’s laws and international obligations.
The Commission reminded existing operators to renew expired licences and ensure their registrations remain valid.
It warned that anyone operating without the required registration, licence or authorisation would be in breach of the law and could face administrative, civil or criminal sanctions under the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019).
NACOC listed several types of controlled equipment that require registration and regulatory oversight. These include encapsulating machines, tableting machines, rotary evaporators, high-capacity laboratory glassware, condensers, separating funnels, heating apparatus, reaction vessels, mixers, pill counting machines, pill polishing machines, and punches and dies.
The Commission urged all affected persons and organisations to begin the registration process immediately or regularise their existing registration status before the July 31 deadline.
By: Jacob Aggrey
