By Emmanuel Amoah
In a significant breach of digital security, two individuals, Delali Yevu and Sabastian Donne, have been arraigned before the Dansoman Circuit Court for unlawfully accessing the electronic records of the Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) via its online portal.
Yevu, a 42-year-old software developer, and Donne, a 32-year-old heavy-duty machine operator, were apprehended after allegedly charging drivers GHC200 each to authenticate their driver’s licenses—significantly lower than the official GHC471 fee set by the DVLA.
Facing multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit a crime, unauthorized access to computer programs or electronic records, and defrauding by pretenses, the duo’s legal troubles have intensified. Additionally, Kwaku Torgbo Wise Dziedzorm, a 38-year-old Sales and Onboarding Manager, has been implicated for allegedly assisting Yevu and Donne in defrauding two individuals, Francis Kwaku Pinamang and Freeman Moses Ankomah, of GHC200 and GHC185, respectively.
The accused were detained after the DVLA uncovered their illicit activities at the offices of Moove Ghana Limited in Kanda, Accra. All three pleaded not guilty to their charges and remanded in police custody until July 24, 2024, for a Case Management Conference.
The prosecution argued against granting bail, citing concerns that the accused could jeopardize ongoing investigations. They also indicated that additional conspirators might still be at large and that the charges against the accused might be amended.
After reviewing the case’s facts and hearing arguments from both the prosecution and defense, the court decided to keep the accused in police custody. However, The court has directed the prosecution to expedite their investigations and promptly provide the court with necessary disclosures and witness statements.
This case underscores the ongoing battle against cybercrime and the critical need for stringent digital security measures within governmental agencies.
