GIS cracks down on fake citizenship schemes
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has issued a strong warning to foreign nationals residing in Ghana, urging them to avoid attempts to fraudulently acquire Ghanaian citizenship.
The caution comes in response to recent legal actions against two foreign nationals—Cameroonian NWACHEN EDWIN NDUM, also known as MENSAR EDWIN, and Togolese Samuel Sagbo—who were found guilty of attempting to obtain Ghanaian citizenship through deceit.
The two individuals were arrested for illegally entering Ghana and subsequently attempting to procure Ghanaian birth certificates and Ghana Cards with the aid of local accomplices. Their ultimate goal was to secure Ghanaian passports under false pretences. Both have been sentenced to 36 months of hard labour for their fraudulent activities.
The GIS has reported a troubling increase in similar offenses and has taken a firm stance against such practices. The service has emphasized the severe implications these fraudulent attempts have on national sovereignty and security. They have reiterated their commitment to prosecuting anyone found guilty of aiding non-Ghanaians in obtaining citizenship documents unlawfully. The GIS also cautions Ghanaians against participating in or facilitating these illegal activities, stressing that those who are complicit will face the full consequences of the law. The Service remains vigilant in its efforts to safeguard the integrity of Ghanaian citizenship and maintain national security.
