The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has dismissed reports suggesting that GH¢308,000 was stolen from the Authority by a National Service personnel, describing the claims as inaccurate and misleading.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the DVLA clarified that the money at the centre of the alleged theft does not belong to the Authority and was not taken from any of its accounts.
The clarification follows media reports alleging that a DVLA Service Personnel stole GH¢308,000 to purchase a Hyundai Elantra saloon car, a 50-inch Samsung television set and pay a sibling’s school fees.
According to the Authority, the matter under investigation is a personal dispute involving a former National Service personnel who is currently on contract with the DVLA, stressing that the incident has no connection to the Authority’s finances or official operations.
“The alleged GH¢308,000 involved in the matter does not belong to the DVLA and was not stolen from the Authority or any of its accounts,” the statement said.
The Authority further stated that it has not suffered any financial loss in relation to the case.
It explained that while the individual is attached to the DVLA, the alleged offence involves two private individuals and should not be portrayed as a theft involving public funds belonging to the Authority.
The DVLA urged media organisations and the public to exercise restraint and accuracy in reporting the matter to avoid creating the false impression that its funds had been misappropriated.
“We respectfully urge media houses and the public to exercise restraint and accuracy in reporting on the matter to avoid creating the erroneous impression that public funds belonging to the DVLA have been misappropriated,” the Authority stated.
The Authority also assured the public that its financial systems remain secure and that its operations continue without interruption.
It reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability, adding that it will cooperate fully with the police should the need arise.
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