The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that Percival Kofi Akpaloo, his wife Delvina Akpaloo and Pomaah Universal Ghana Limited will face prosecution over alleged financial crimes, including misappropriation, forgery, and money laundering, related to the diversion of funds originally meant for Pomaa Universal Ghana Limited.
Speaking during the Government Accountability Series on Monday, December 22, Dr Ayine said the bank involved in the transactions had acknowledged operational failures in detecting discrepancies between check payee names and account numbers.
“The suspects who have been investigated are, first of all, Kofi Akpaloo of Pomaah Ghana Limited [the company with the added ‘H’], and Delvina Akpalu, his spouse,” the Attorney-General said.
He added that evidence suggests the couple engaged in multiple criminal offences, including stealing, forgery, and money laundering.
Dr Ayine said his office would file charges against them upon resumption of work after the Christmas holidays.
“This is fast becoming fashionable, committing crimes with spouses,” he remarked, highlighting the involvement of both individuals in the alleged fraudulent activities.
The case forms part of a broader investigation into the alleged misappropriation of checks totaling GH¢3,169,432.22, originally intended for Pomaa Universal Ghana Limited, a legitimate contractor for the Ghana Cocoa Board.
The Attorney-General emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring accountability and prosecuting individuals involved in financial misconduct.
