IT Engineer returns from abroad and surrenders to authorities after OSP wanted notice
An IT engineer wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in connection with an ongoing investigation has returned from abroad and voluntarily surrendered to authorities in Accra
IT Engineer Returns from Abroad, Surrenders to Authorities After OSP Wanted Notice
A Ghanaian IT engineer who was declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has returned from overseas and voluntarily turned himself in to authorities in Accra, ending weeks of speculation and manhunt efforts.
The man, identified as Kwesi Asamoah Boakye, was reportedly linked to an ongoing investigation involving the alleged manipulation of procurement data and digital transactions in a major public sector contract. His name was added to the OSP’s wanted list last month after he failed to respond to multiple summons.
OSP Confirms Voluntary Surrender
In a statement released Tuesday morning, the Office of the Special Prosecutor confirmed the development:
“Mr. Kwesi Asamoah Boakye, who was declared wanted by this office on June 20, 2025, reported to our headquarters on July 15, 2025. He is now assisting with investigations into suspected corruption and digital fraud under the Public Procurement Act and the Criminal Offences Act.”
OSP officials also noted that Mr. Boakye's decision to return voluntarily may be taken into consideration in future legal proceedings, depending on the outcome of investigations.
Background of the Case
Mr. Boakye, a software and systems consultant who had previously worked with several government IT agencies, is alleged to have played a key role in tampering with electronic bidding systems and manipulating backend procurement evaluations in favor of certain companies.
The alleged scheme, which reportedly caused significant financial loss to the state, came to light during an internal audit of a digitization project spearheaded by a state institution. Sources say the manipulation included unauthorized system overrides and the erasure of audit logs.
Public and Legal Reactions
The case has sparked nationwide attention, with calls from civil society organizations and anti-corruption campaigners for a thorough, transparent probe into the digital infrastructure of public institutions.
Legal expert Martin Kpebu, speaking on the development, said the suspect’s return was a positive step for justice.
“His return will give the OSP a chance to gather firsthand information. It’s important he is given due process but also that the state demonstrates its seriousness in tackling white-collar crime,” Kpebu stated.
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has also urged the OSP to expand its investigations to include all officials who might have facilitated or ignored red flags during the digital procurement process.
Next Steps
Mr. Boakye is expected to be formally charged after preliminary interrogations and forensic reviews of digital records are complete. The OSP has not ruled out additional arrests or expanded charges against other collaborators in the case.
A bail hearing is expected to be scheduled by the end of the week, though prosecutors may argue for temporary remand while investigations continue.
Conclusion
The voluntary surrender of Kwesi Asamoah Boakye marks a key moment in the OSP’s expanding mandate to tackle corruption in both traditional and digital spheres. As Ghana moves toward full public sector digitization, this case may serve as a defining test of the country’s cybersecurity, accountability frameworks, and justice system.
???? Top Knowledge TV will continue to follow this developing story. Stay with us for exclusive updates, legal analysis, and OSP briefings.
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