The embattled former CEO of the Public Procurement Authority, Mr Adjenim Boateng Adjei and his brother-in-law, Francis Kwaku Arhin, have been slapped with 17 counts for using public office for profit.

They were arraigned on Wednesday, 25 May 2022 and granted bail by the criminal division of the high court.

They pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

They are being prosecuted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

The two men were admitted to a bail bond on GHS5 million with two sureties each.

Mr Adjenim Boateng is to give his passport to the court registry until the case is over.

His brother-in-law was, however, granted a concession by the court to keep his passport on compassionate grounds.

The sureties are also to leave their national IDs with the court registry.

Mr Adjenim Boateng’s lawyer, Mr Kwame Acheampong Boateng, told the media that the case has, in his view, been prejudged in the press.

The Special Prosecutor, Mr Kissi Agyabeng, also told the media he is confident in his case against the former PPA CEO.

The case has been adjourned to June 28, 2022.