The Accra Circuit Court is set to resume hearings on September 5th this year for a case involving Regina Abanga, a secretary at the Ministry of Energy, and the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB). Abanga stands accused of engaging in fraudulent activities by manipulating ADB’s ATM machines and withdrawing a total of GHC 287,775.
According to details presented in court, Abanga allegedly frequented various ATM machines across the Accra metropolis from November 2022 to June 2023. During these operations, she reportedly withdrew amounts ranging from GHC 2,000 to 6,000 each time. Her activities went unnoticed until June 15, when an observer named Solomon Inusah raised the alarm at a Labone location. The bank was promptly informed and subsequently blocked her ATM card. Following a complaint about card difficulties, Abanga was apprehended.
Police investigators claim that Abanga confessed to her involvement in the scheme. She purportedly revealed that the ill-gotten gains were used to purchase a Toyota Vits vehicle and finance the construction of a three-storey building. Abanga has been charged with more than 100 counts of stealing.
Despite the accusations, Abanga has pleaded not guilty to the charges. She has been granted bail in the amount of GHC 250,000, requiring three sureties for her release. One of the sureties must be justified with landed property valued at GHC 125,000. Additionally, Abanga is obligated to report to the Police every Wednesday as part of her bail conditions. The case is scheduled to resume at the Accra Circuit Court in September
Source:citinewsroom
