The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has scheduled a trial date for former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, six other individuals, and three companies over an alleged GH¢280 million extortion and money laundering scheme.
According to the OSP, "Accused Mustapha Hamid and nine others will be put before Criminal Division 3 of the High Court on Wednesday, 23 July 2025." The OSP added that all the accused persons are currently on OSP inquiry bail.
The announcement was made in a post on X titled "Republic v Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and 9 Others." It may be recalled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor has filed multiple charges against Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, six other individuals, and three companies over an alleged GH¢280 million extortion and money laundering scheme.
The accused have been arraigned before the High Court (Criminal Division) in Accra following months of investigations into alleged corruption within the NPA.
