The PAC's decision came after revelations of a significant fraudulent scheme involving a substantial sum of GH₵26,000. According to the Kintampo South District Education Directorate, the scheme was orchestrated by Bismark Agyekum, a headteacher and payroll validator, who absconded to California with a validation code. This code allowed him to unlawfully secure GH₵26,000 in salary payments. It was further disclosed that Agyekum subsequently transferred these funds to Appiah's account in Sunyani after they were initially deposited into his own account. Suspicions of collusion between Agyekum and Appiah prompted the PAC, led by James Klutsey Avedzi, to refer the case to the Attorney-General for further prosecution.