Former Mauritius Finance Chief and Central Banker Arrested in Fraud Case.
Mauritius’ former Minister of Finance Renganaden Padayachy and ex-Governor of the Bank of Mauritius Harvesh Seegolam were arrested on Wednesday, 9 April
Mauritius’ former Minister of Finance Renganaden Padayachy and ex-Governor of the Bank of Mauritius Harvesh Seegolam were arrested on Wednesday, 9 April
Reported cases of banking sector fraud reached GH₵88 million in 2023—marking a concerning 7% increase from GH₵82 million in 2022.
The two officers (names withheld) are accused of unlawfully reproducing an official document bearing the forged signature of the Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse
The remaining accused are alleged to have knowingly facilitated or failed to prevent the fraudulent payments.
National Security has conducted a major operation, seizing a substantial yet unspecified amount of U.S. dollars and Ghana cedis notes, concealed in twelve 20-foot shipping containers