5 d. ago Wontumi Farms Fraud Case Exposes Corporate Governance Weaknesses in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wontumi-farms-fraud-case-exposes-corporate-governance-weaknesses-in-ghana/What is emerging from the Wontumi Farms case is a broader conversation about how corporate governance works in practice in Ghana, as a program meant to create jobs for young people has instead become one of the country’s most instructive corporate fraud cases this year. Attorney General and Minister for Justice Dr Dominic Ayine announced […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wontumi-farms-fraud-case-exposes-corporate-governance-weaknesses-in-ghana/

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6 d. ago NSA scandal: AG hints at plans to file civil suit against suspects 

Dr Dominic Akurutinga Ayine, the Attorney-General (AG) and Minister of Justice, has hinted at plans to file civil charges against those involved in the National Service Authority (NSA) looting scandal.

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6 d. ago NSS Scandal: AG rejects partial refund proposal from accused

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, says he has turned down plea bargain proposals involving about GH¢38 million because the proposals were tied to suspects refunding money without facing full criminal proceedings.

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6 d. ago This is how Wontumi Farms planned to spend GH¢18.7m Exim Bank loan

The Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine, has disclosed details of how Wontumi Farms Limited proposed to utilise funds from the Ghana Exim Bank loan facility approved in its name.

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6 d. ago AG vs Wontumi Farms: Full investigation outlined by the Attorney

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that the government will prosecute Wontumi Farms and its directors for allegedly defrauding Exim Bank, committing forgery, and causing a financial loss to the state exceeding GH₵24 million.

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6 d. ago PwC nears completion of forensic audit on National Cathedral Project – AG

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, says the forensic audit into the National Cathedral project is nearing completion, with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) having undertaken substantial work on the assignment.

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6 d. ago EOCO Confirms Fake Receipt in GH¢4m EXIM Bank Loan Linked to Chairman Wontumi

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eoco-confirms-fake-receipt-in-gh%c2%a24m-exim-bank-loan-linked-to-chairman-wontumi/The Attorney General, Dominic Ayine, has accused the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, of submitting forged documents to fraudulently secure a GH¢4 million loan from the Ghana Export-Import (EXIM) Bank. Speaking at the Accountability Series on Monday, December 22, Mr Ayine disclosed that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eoco-confirms-fake-receipt-in-gh%c2%a24m-exim-bank-loan-linked-to-chairman-wontumi/

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6 d. ago LPG’s Kofi Akpalu and others to be charged for alleged forgery and related offences – AG

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that Percival Kofi Akpalu of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) and others will be charged with forgery and related offences following investigations into alleged financial impropriety involving a COCOBOD feeder roads contract.

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6 d. ago LPG’s Kofi Akpaloo to be charged for alleged fraud in GH¢3.1m COCOBOD payment – AG

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that Percival Kofi Akpalu of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) and others will be charged with forgery and related offences following investigations into alleged financial impropriety involving a COCOBOD feeder roads contract.

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6 d. ago Wontumi Farms, directors to face prosecution over GH₵24m alleged EXIM Bank loan fraud

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that the government will prosecute Wontumi Farms and its directors for allegedly defrauding Exim Bank, committing forgery, and causing a financial loss to the state exceeding GH₵24 million.

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6 d. ago AG: Gov’t will use surcharge and disallowance to recover mismanaged public funds

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has clarified the mechanisms through which the government can recover public funds lost due to negligence or recklessness.

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8 d. ago Ofori Atta Hires Top US Lawyers to Fight Ghana Extradition Request

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ofori-atta-hires-top-us-lawyers-to-fight-ghana-extradition-request/Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta has retained top American lawyers to contest his extradition to Ghana, Attorney General Dominic Ayine disclosed Friday, signaling a prolonged legal battle in United States federal courts. Dr Ayine made the revelation during the government’s Accountability Series on Thursday, December 18, shortly after Ghana formally submitted an extradition request […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ofori-atta-hires-top-us-lawyers-to-fight-ghana-extradition-request/

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9 d. ago Exposing the Lies of Fourth Estate and Sulemana Briamah Ahead of the Impending Advice of the Attorney

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/exposing-the-lies-of-fourth-estate-and-sulemana-briamah-ahead-of-the-impending-advice-of-the-attorney-general-dr-dominic-ayine/According to Sulemana Briamah, “the Attorney-General’s advice could have diverse implications. But given the terrible nature of the licensing deal, both commercially and legally, the least expected outcome will be advice that makes it possible for the NLA to earn millions of cedis from its 5/90 lotto sold online. The current Director-General of the NLA […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/exposing-the-lies-of-fourth-estate-and-sulemana-briamah-ahead-of-the-impending-advice-of-the-attorney-general-dr-dominic-ayine/

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9 d. ago Exposing the LIES of Fourth Estate and Sulemana Briamah ahead of Impending Advice From AG. Dr. Dominic Ayine

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/exposing-the-lies-of-fourth-estate-and-sulemana-briamah-ahead-of-impending-advice-from-ag-dr-dominic-ayine/According to Sulemana Briamah, “the AG’s advice could have diverse implications. But given the terrible nature of the licensing deal, both commercially and legally, the least expected will be an advice that makes it possible for NLA to earn millions of cedis from its 5/90 lotto sold online. The current Director-General of the NLA has […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/exposing-the-lies-of-fourth-estate-and-sulemana-briamah-ahead-of-impending-advice-from-ag-dr-dominic-ayine/

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1 week ago Ghana submits formal extradition request for former finance minister to US authorities

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-submits-formal-extradition-request-for-former-finance-minister-to-us-authorities/Ghana transmitted an official extradition request for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and his former Chief of Cabinet Ernest Darko Akore to United States authorities on December 10, 2025, Attorney-General Dominic Ayine announced Thursday. The request marks the culmination of a months-long process that began when the Office of the Special Prosecutor filed 78 corruption […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-submits-formal-extradition-request-for-former-finance-minister-to-us-authorities/

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1 week ago Ghana Recovers Over US$15 Million from International Cryptocurrency Fraud Network

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-recovers-over-us15-million-from-international-cryptocurrency-fraud-network/Ghana successfully recovered more than 15 million dollars from an international cryptocurrency fraud network that targeted Ghanaian and British citizens through fake investment schemes, Attorney General Dominic Ayine announced Thursday at the Government Accountability Series briefing in Accra. The Economic and Organised Crime Office traced, froze and retrieved digital assets concealed across foreign jurisdictions, with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-recovers-over-us15-million-from-international-cryptocurrency-fraud-network/

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1 week ago I haven’t pronounced anyone guilty prior to filing charges – AG Dominic Ayine

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has reiterated his commitment to transparency in legal proceedings, emphasising that he has never declared anyone guilty prior to the filing of charges.

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1 week ago Attorney General Confirms Extradition of Former MASLOC CEO to Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/attorney-general-confirms-extradition-of-former-masloc-ceo-to-ghana/Ghana’s Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has announced that former MASLOC CEO Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu is set to be extradited from the United States to Ghana to serve a 10-year prison sentence for misappropriating state funds. Mrs. Tamakloe-Attionu and an accomplice were convicted in April 2024 for offences that occurred between 2013 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/attorney-general-confirms-extradition-of-former-masloc-ceo-to-ghana/

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1 week ago Extradition of Former Finance Minister Now in Hands of US Authorities — Ayine

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/extradition-of-former-finance-minister-now-in-hands-of-us-authorities-ayine/The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, says the decision on whether former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will be extradited to Ghana now rests entirely with authorities in the United States. Speaking at the government’s Accountability Series on Thursday, December 18, 2025, Dr Ayine revealed that his office has completed all required processes […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/extradition-of-former-finance-minister-now-in-hands-of-us-authorities-ayine/

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1 week ago EOCO exceeds GH¢200m target, recovers record GH¢337.4m in 2025 – Dominic Ayine

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine has revealed that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) surpassed its 2025 recovery target by a historic margin.

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