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National Security finance head testifies on confidentiality and cyber defence system in Adu-Boahene trial
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Edith Ruby Opokua Adumuahan, Head of Finance at the National Security apparatus and second prosecution witness in the trial of Kwabena Adu-Boahene, affirmed that National Security operations maintain strict confidentiality, not disclosing identities of agents, assets, or sources. During cross-examination by Mr Samuel Atta-Akyea, counsel for the accused, Adumuahan stated she had not seen an invoice for a cyber defence system until shown by the Economic and Organised Crime Office, though she admitted to processing payments for other invoices based on established procedures. The court heard there appeared to be two invoices with identical details, raising concerns about duplication. Adumuahan could not confirm the delivery of the cyber defence system, explaining the transaction was a special operation, and only the top hierarchy or the Israeli company ISC Holding Limited could verify delivery. She identified Izar Limited, also known as the National Signals Bureau, as a registered supplier to National Security. Regarding the second accused, Angela Adjei Boateng, Adumuahan confirmed knowing her and that spouses of National Security personnel undergo mandatory vetting, but was unaware if Boateng was assigned a role after vetting due to the "need-to-know" policy. She was also unaware of any internal disciplinary proceedings involving the accused. Adu-Boahene and his wife face 11 charges, including stealing and money laundering of GH垄49.1 million in State funds, to which they pleaded
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