National security operatives have reportedly apprehended former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries, Maxwell Kofi Jumah.

Per reports, he was picked up at his residence in Kumasi on Sunday, June 29.

Maxwell Kofi Jumah is said to be in the custody of the Ashanti Regional Police Command.

It is reported that security personnel in May attempted to retrieve state vehicles in his possession. The personnel were unable to, as Mr Jumah was not home.

In reaction to the event, Mr Jumah in a Facebook post wrote: “I hear the Mahama people want to come for the GIHOC car in my possession. Can someone tell them that the car is parked safely? They can come for it. They should also prepare to hand over my properties to me. It is more than the car. A whole lot more. Interesting times ahead."

Sources say Mr Jumah is being investigated for unauthorised sale of assets and vehicle acquisition during his tenure. According to reports, he sold company properties in Tema valued at over $700,000 without authorization.

Maxwell Kofi Jumah was appointed to head GIHOC in 2017 by former President Nana Akufo-Addo.

In December 2024, the immediate past government directed all of its appointees to return state vehicles by January 3, 2025.

Former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, has reportedly been arrested by national security operatives at his residence in Kumasi.

The arrest took place on Sunday, June 29, 2025, following a request by the operatives to speak with him. He was later transported in a pickup vehicle to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, where he remains in custody.

This development follows an earlier operation on May 15, during which security personnel attempted to retrieve state vehicles allegedly in his possession. Jumah was not home at the time.

Sources indicate that the former MD is being investigated for alleged financial misconduct, including the unauthorized sale of assets and questionable vehicle acquisitions during his tenure at GIHOC.