The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has revealed that the total amount lost by the National Service Scheme (NSS) in the ghost-names scandal now stands at GH¢2.2 billion, a nearly four-fold increase from the earlier figure of GH¢548 million.
He disclosed this at a press briefing in Accra, following the completion of a forensic audit by the Auditor‑General’s Department.
“I wish to announce that, the total amount of money stolen or illegally spent now stands at GH¢2.2 billion, and not the GH¢548 million that was uncovered as at June 2025,” Dr. Ayine said.
The Attorney-General’s Department plans to amend the charge sheet in the ongoing National Service Scheme (NSS) fraud case after a forensic audit revised the estimated loss from GH¢548 million to GH¢2.2 billion.
The revision, according to Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine, reflects the discovery of a larger ghost-names fraud network within the NSS.
The A-G’s office will file fresh or expanded charges as investigations continue into other major public fund misappropriations, including the National Cathedral and stadia refurbishment projects.
The sharp increase underscores systemic weaknesses in fund tracking and raises questions about earlier audit lapses.
It also broadens the legal and accountability implications for those previously charged and potential new suspects.
Observers view the case as a key test of government’s anti-corruption credibility, particularly in areas of asset recovery, institutional reform, and transparent prosecution.
Source: Myxyzonline.com/J.W. Quarm
