Immigration Service warns public: No recruitment ongoing
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In a press statement issued on June 20, 2025, and signed by Assistant Commissioner of Immigration Michael Amoako-Atta, the GIS made it clear that no recruitment is currently underway, and any such announcement should be treated as fake.
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has strongly denied circulating claims of an active recruitment drive, warning the public to steer clear of online scams targeting job seekers.
In a press statement issued on June 20, 2025, and signed by Assistant Commissioner of Immigration Michael Amoako-Atta, the GIS made it clear that no recruitment is currently underway, and any such announcement should be treated as fake.
The Service advised Ghanaians to disregard messages and advertisements circulating on social media platforms, noting that all official recruitment notices will only be published in the Daily Graphic and Ghanaian Times newspapers.
Raising the alarm on a rising wave of digital scams, the GIS expressed deep concern over fraudulent schemes that exploit the hopes of unemployed youth by demanding illegal fees for non-existent job offers.
“These criminals are creating fake social media pages and impersonating the GIS using stolen official photos and videos,” the statement said, adding that such conduct constitutes serious offences under Ghanaian law, including fraud and impersonation, which attract significant penalties.
The warning comes amid a broader national challenge: Ghana’s youth unemployment rate is around 14% for individuals aged 15 to 35, making the population particularly vulnerable to fake recruitment schemes.
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has reported over GH¢4.4 million in losses to online fraud in the first quarter of 2025 alone—much of it linked to fake job offers.
Describing the scammers' actions as "criminal", GIS issued a stern warning to perpetrators to cease their activities immediately. It further encouraged the public to report suspicious activity to the Ghana Police or the nearest Immigration office.
With over 11,000 officers nationwide, GIS remains a major target for impersonation. Officials reiterated their commitment to safeguarding the public and maintaining transparency and integrity in all recruitment processes.
