Gifty Oware-Mensah, former Deputy Director-General of Ghana’s National Service Authority (NSA), stands accused of masterminding a multimillion-cedi money laundering and theft scheme, according to charges formalized by the Attorney General on October 13, 2025. The allegations center on the misappropriation of GH¢38,458,248.87 between February 2022 and March 2024. Authorities claim Oware-Mensah used a company she controlled, Block of Life Consult, and generated 9,934 fictitious names from the NSA’s database to fraudulently secure loans and move state funds into private accounts.
Breakdown of Alleged Scheme
Investigators revealed that Oware-Mensah approached the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), claiming NSA had agreed with Block of Life Consult to sell hire-purchase products to National Service Personnel. She requested a loan of GH¢78,139,910.00, allegedly using ghost names and the allowances of these fictitious personnel as collateral for repayment. While the bank denied the full amount, it later approved GH¢31,502,091.40, which was paid into an NSA-designated account.
Upon receipt, Oware-Mensah instructed ADB to transfer the funds into her company’s private account. She then moved GH¢22,925,518.69 to Amaecom Global Company—another entity where she served as director—and distributed the remaining funds among three other companies.
Key Charges Against Gifty Oware-Mensah
Authorities have charged Oware-Mensah with multiple offenses:
Stealing GH¢31,502,091.40 from the National Service Authority.
Causing a financial loss of GH¢6,956,157.47 to the state, attributed to interest charges from the loan.
Abusing public office for personal gain.
Money laundering through the transfer of illicit funds into personal and affiliated company accounts.
The Ongoing Investigation
The National Intelligence Bureau discovered the scheme following a tip-off in February 2025, uncovering evidence of ghost employees and widespread corruption at the NSA. No actual products were ever supplied to service personnel, confirming the fictitious nature of the transaction. The fraudulent arrangement resulted in massive losses to the state, with key participants linked directly to Oware-Mensah.
Current Status
Oware-Mensah, apart from her accused role at NSA, is noted to be a member of the Ghana Football Association executive committee and owner of the Berry Ladies FC. Investigations continue, with public attention focused on financial accountability and the broader impact on Ghana’s national service system.
For further details, the Attorney General’s full charge sheet is available for review, outlining all accusations and transaction records connected to the case.
