ORAL: BNI arrests 4 PDS officials over suspected ECG funds transfer

The Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) has arrested four individuals linked to Power Distribution Services (PDS) as part of ongoing investigations into the transfer of large sums of money suspected to belong to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

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Individuals Arrested in BNI Investigation

The suspects arrested include:

• Philip Ayensu

• Viraj Phat

• Sophia Korkor

• Justice Menka-Premoh

According to an oral update, the arrests were carried out last week as part of efforts to uncover alleged financial irregularities involving funds believed to be linked to ECG.

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Suspects Granted Bail

The four individuals have since been granted bail while investigations continue. Authorities are expected to further probe the movement of the funds and determine any potential breaches of financial or state regulations.

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Ongoing Probe Into ECG Funds

The case is part of a broader scrutiny of financial transactions connected to PDS, particularly relating to ECG assets and revenue management.

Investigators are working to establish the full extent of the transactions and whether any laws were violated in the process.