The Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has leveled serious accusations against Bernard Antwi Boasiako, commonly known as Chairman Wontumi, for allegedly submitting a forged document to the Ghana Exim Bank in relation to a loan obtained by Wontumi Farms Limited.
Dr. Ayine disclosed that investigations uncovered that a document, presented as a receipt for farming and earth-moving equipment valued at GH₵4 million, was in fact an altered invoice. According to the Attorney-General, the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) revealed that the equipment was never purchased from Kas-Sama Enterprise, despite Wontumi’s claims to the bank.
Furthermore, the supplier involved confirmed that no payment was made and stated that the document retained terms inconsistent with a receipt. Dr. Ayine explained that the invoice was simply altered to read ‘receipt’ instead of ‘invoice.’
This matter is now being treated as a criminal case, with Wontumi Farms and its directors facing charges of forgery, defrauding by false pretenses, and causing financial loss to the state. Dr. Ayine noted that the alleged loss to the state, including interest on the loan, amounts to GH₵24,225,735, following what he described as a thorough investigation by EOCO.
This incident highlights the need for increased scrutiny and transparency in financial transactions to protect national resources.
Source: MyNewsGh.com
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