Man Remanded for Allegedly Posing as Vice President’s Office Staff to Defraud Visa Seekers
A man accused of impersonating a staff member at the Office of the Vice President of Ghana to defraud individuals seeking Canadian visas has been arrested and remanded into police custody.
The suspect allegedly presented himself as an influential figure with connections in the military and at the Canadian Embassy, promising to facilitate visa approvals in exchange for money.
According to investigators, he exploited the desperation of many Ghanaians hoping to travel abroad for better opportunities, collecting payments under false pretenses.
A search conducted at his residence reportedly uncovered about ten Ghanaian passports and various personal documents believed to belong to his alleged victims, raising serious concerns about the scale of the suspected fraud operation and the number of people potentially affected.
The suspect was arraigned before court, where he was remanded into custody. He is expected to reappear on March 3, 2026.
The case has highlighted ongoing vulnerabilities in visa and immigration-related fraud schemes, with authorities warning the public against paying money to individuals claiming to have “connections” or “special access” at embassies or government offices.
The Ghana Immigration Service, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant security agencies have not issued further details on the number of victims or the total amount involved, but investigations are said to be ongoing to identify and support those defrauded.
The public is advised to deal only with official channels for visa applications and to report any suspicious individuals or offers to the police or relevant authorities.
