Minister of Foreign Affairs, , has stated that the corrupt activities at the Ghanaian embassy in Washington DC, USA, were perpetrated by a criminal syndicate rather than an individual.
In a statement he shared on his social media on June 19, 2025, Ablakwa stated that the syndicate, along with the dismissed IT staff member, Fred Kwarteng, operated within the mission.
He noted that his ministry is collaborating with law enforcement authorities in the United States of America (USA) to freeze their accounts. "Admissions from Fred Kwarteng himself, as well as current and former staff of the embassy, confirm that he did not act alone in this matter.
It appears that there may have been a network of individuals involved in this web of corruption, which underscores the need for thorough investigation and accountability," he made this known while addressing Parliament on the developments. "I arrived at the Mission on 1st June 2025 to personally assess the situation on the ground.
