The Accra High Court has granted bail in the sum of GH¢2 million to the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, during his appearance before the court.
During court proceedings on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, according to a 3news.com report, Dr Abdul-Hamid pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him by the Office of the Special Prosecutor, relating to an alleged extortion and money laundering scheme during his tenure as CEO of the NPA.
The case has been adjourned, with further proceedings expected in the coming weeks.
Dr Abdul-Hamid has been charged by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), alongside six other individuals and three companies, for their alleged involvements in a GH¢280 million extortion and money laundering scheme.