Exposed: Former HR Manager of KEDA Ceramics wanted for fraud and blackmail

The Ghana Police Service has declared David Yevugah, a former Human Resource Manager at KEDA Ghana Ceramics Company Limited, a wanted man after he allegedly jumped bail in a high-profile case involving fraud and attempted blackmail.

Yevugah, who held a senior managerial position at the ceramics manufacturing firm based in Shama, Western Region, was arrested in 2024 by the Sekondi Divisional Police Command following a formal complaint by his former employers.

According to internal investigations conducted by KEDA Ceramics, Yevugah masterminded a fraudulent scheme in which the company paid substantial sums to a third-party entity, JR Consult, for services that were never delivered.

Further inquiries revealed that Yevugah was allegedly colluding with JR Consult and benefiting from the diverted funds.

Following his arrest, Yevugah was granted police bail. However, during the ongoing investigation, he resigned from the company and demanded a severance package—a request KEDA promptly denied, citing the active criminal proceedings against him.

Unbeknownst to management at the time, Yevugah had unlawfully accessed and stolen confidential company data prior to his resignation. He allegedly used this information to attempt to blackmail the company, threatening reputational harm unless a financial settlement was made.

His conduct escalated further when he absconded while on bail, abandoning his wife and other sureties in the process. Police sources now believe Yevugah is hiding in the United Kingdom, from where he has launched coordinated media attacks against KEDA Ceramics.

In a surprising development, while on the run, Yevugah submitted a petition to the President of Ghana and other state agencies, accusing KEDA of tax evasion and non-payment of employee social security contributions. These claims have gained traction in some media circles.Ghanaian food recipes

However, KEDA Ceramics has categorically denied the allegations, describing them as part of a smear campaign by a disgruntled former employee. The company highlighted the extensive benefits Yevugah enjoyed during his tenure, including PhD sponsorship, company accommodation, comprehensive health insurance for his family, fuel allowances, and international travel opportunities.

In a strongly worded press statement, Peter Hayibor Esq., legal counsel for the company, dismissed Yevugah’s claims as “false, malicious, and a desperate attempt to escape justice.” He also emphasized that the theft and misuse of sensitive company data constituted a violation of Ghana’s Data Protection Act.Ghanaian food recipes

KEDA Ceramics further welcomed any external audits, reaffirming its record of compliance with tax laws and statutory employee contributions, as verified in multiple audits by regulatory bodies.

The Ghana Police Service has gazetted and listed Yevugah as a wanted person, and is appealing to the public for information on his whereabouts. His continued evasion of law enforcement and the mounting evidence of criminal conduct have significantly eroded his credibility.

The case remains under active investigation.