The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has formally charged former NPA CEO Mustapha Abdul‑Hamid, six others, and three companies with extortion and money laundering involving GH¢280 million.
The charges stem from investigations initiated in late 2024 into alleged fraudulent activities within Ghana’s petroleum industry.
From 2022 to December 2024, Abdul‑Hamid, along with Jacob Kwamina Amuah (UPPF Coordinator) and Wendy Newman (an NPA staffer), reportedly engineered a scheme that forced payments from petroleum transporters and oil marketers.
The OSP alleges GH¢24 million was paid directly to Abdul‑Hamid and GH¢227.2 million transferred via Newman under Amuah’s instructions
Directors of Kel Logistics, Kings Energy, and Propnest Ltd. are accused of laundering part of the funds by purchasing properties, fuel stations, and oil trucks.
One accused, Osei Tutu Adjei of Kel Logistics, is currently at large
In total, seven individuals and three corporate entities face 25 charges under the Criminal Offences Act and Anti‑Money Laundering Act.
This includes extortion by a public officer and money laundering.
All suspects have been arrested and are expected to appear before the High Court to take their pleas
The OSP reiterated its commitment to prosecuting corruption without fear or favour, emphasizing the importance of accountability in public office
