A High Court in Tamale has convicted six individuals involved in a payroll corruption scandal at the Ghana Education Service. The convictions followed a thorough investigation and prosecution led by the Office of the Special Prosecutor. The accused, including school administrators, payroll officers, and accountants, pleaded guilty under a plea bargaining framework, facilitating swift restitution to the state.
The individuals were implicated in a scheme involving the illegal validation and reactivation of a teacher’s salary, resulting in the wrongful disbursement of over GHS 86,000 in unearned salaries. The Office of the Special Prosecutor has recovered a total of GHS 106,319.64 in connection with the case, reflecting the seriousness of the corruption and the Office’s commitment to recovering stolen public funds.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor emphasized the importance of deterrence and accountability, noting that the convictions are part of broader efforts to tackle systemic corruption in public institutions. Further investigations are underway, with several other suspects being pursued for similar payroll-related infractions. This demonstrates the Office’s commitment to rooting out corruption and promoting transparency in Ghana’s public sector.
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