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As part of the government’s larger anti-corruption campaign known as “Operation Recover All Loot,” Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dr. Dominic Ayine has issued an official update on the National Service Secretariat (NSS) matter.
Dr. Ayine reiterated the government’s steadfast dedication to accountability and openness, especially in the handling of public finances, during a press conference in Accra.
He said that claims of administrative irregularities and money embezzlement at the National Service Secretariat are the subject of a thorough inquiry.
The Attorney General claims that the fraud involves “significant sums of public funds” that were allegedly embezzled through inflated allowances, unapproved payments, and ghost names.
He promised the public that every effort would be made to retrieve the money that had been stolen and to bring charges against anyone found to be at fault.
“This is not just about the National Service Scheme,” Dr. Ayine said.
“Operation Recover All Loot is a national mission to retrieve every cedi wrongfully taken from the people of Ghana, regardless of who is involved or how long ago the act was committed.”
He added that in order to guarantee a comprehensive and unbiased inquiry, cooperation is still being maintained between the Office of the Special Prosecutor, the Ghana Audit Service, and law enforcement organizations.
He noted that some funds have already been retrieved and assets have been frozen as a result of preliminary audits.
By providing reliable information and holding public officials to the greatest standards of integrity, the Attorney General urged the people to support the fight against corruption.
Money stolen in the National Service phantom names case is broken down by the attorney general.
GHS 350 million was taken during the 2022–2023 service year alone.
A total of GHS 548,333,542 was taken.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
