National Security operatives have arrested the former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries, Maxwell Kofi Jumah.
He was later transported in a pickup truck to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, where he is currently in custody.
This development follows a May 15, 2025 raid by National Security operatives on Mr. Jumah’s residence, carried out in his absence, in a bid to recover state vehicles allegedly in his possession.
Mr. Jumah is reportedly under investigation for suspected financial impropriety during his tenure as head of the state-owned GIHOC Distilleries.
The allegations include questionable acquisition of state vehicles, mismanagement of company assets, and the unauthorized sale of GIHOC properties in Tema valued at over $700,000.
Mr. Jumah is also accused of inflating the company’s staff numbers, which reportedly placed a significant financial burden on the distillery.
