Search results for "visa fraud"

626 results.

Crime
Nigerian extradited from Ghana over alleged role in bank fraud scheme convicted by US Court
Ghana on June 28, 2022, extradited Blessing Adeleke to the United States following his arrest on March 14, 2022.
DL News14 October 2022
Africa
Nigerian woman sentenced to prison for serving as 'money mule' in financial fraud schemes
30-year-old Deborah Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in June 2022, a US Department of Justice statement said.
DL News26 September 2022
Crime
Ghanaian pleads guilty in $4 m romance fraud scheme
Osei, who was charged in February 2021, pleaded guilty to seven counts of making a false statement to a bank, six counts of wire fraud, and two counts of money laundering.
DL News23 September 2022
Africa
Two Nigerian nationals sentenced in the US over $2m internet fraud scam
“Beginning in 2016 through May 2021, Olumide Obidare, 29, and Stephen Oseghale, 29, conspired with each other to use fictitious and stolen identities to engage in business email compromise (BEC) fraud schemes."
DL News15 September 2022
General
‘I’ve been offered plea deals, but I turned it down because I am innocent’ – Abdul Inusah on fraud case in US
In interviews granted to GH One’s Francis Abban and on Assase Radio, he maintains that he is innocent and that he even turned down plea deals offered by US Prosecutors.
DL News26 August 2022
Crime
Son of former Ghanaian MP convicted for online fraud in US; Faces up to 50 years in prison
Inusah was found guilty of receipt of stolen money, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and two other counts of wire fraud.
DL News24 August 2022
General
Don’t use poor remuneration as justification for fraudulent activities – John Awuah
“It is a societal problem and we need to tackle it from the root. If this generation is lost we should inculcate the practice of patience and integrity at the primary and pre-school level,
DL News31 August 2021
US
Extradited Ghanaian national sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison for multimillion-dollar money laundering conspiracy
The prosecution of this case is being handled by the Office’s Complex Frauds and Cybercrime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Sagar K. Ravi and Mitzi Steiner are in charge of the prosecution.
DL News2 July 2021
Courts
Junior pastor jailed 10 years over fake Malaysia teaching job
Stephen Yaw Gyamfi, a junior pastor at Blessed Gate Worship Centre at Mim in the Ahafo Region, was convicted by the Nsuta Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region after pleading guilty to defrauding by false pretences.
DL News10 August 2026
Courts
Man jailed 14 days for spending girlfriend’s GH¢114,000 travel money on betting
Vincent Apetor was sentenced by the Accra Circuit Court after pleading guilty to fraudulent breach of trust.
DL News16 July 2026
Africa
Mali and Burkina Faso hit back with visa bans on US citizens
In separate statements, the two junta-led West African states said they were mirroring Washington’s decision, which imposes full entry restrictions on their citizens from 1 January.
DL News2 January 2026
Others
The saga of the US West African deportees to Ghana – understanding the facts
Accepting West Africans in Ghana is therefore nothing new and is in full accord with the existing ECOWAS Treaty obligations.
Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor19 September 2025
US
6,000 student visas revoked by US State Department
According to the department, the “vast majority” of cases involved criminal offences such as assault, burglary, and driving under the influence (DUI).
DL News19 August 2025
US
Aspiring lawyer wins right to sue law firm over discriminatory denial of training contract
Epelle, who is representing herself, alleges she was unfairly excluded from the firm's recruitment process due to her race, nationality, and visa status.
DL News1 July 2025
Business
How staff of Ghana's Washington embassy were dismissed, others suspended over corruption scandal
In a statement shared via social media on Monday, May 26, 2025, the Minister announced the immediate dismissal of Fred Kwarteng, a locally recruited IT staffer, who allegedly masterminded a fraudulent scheme that siphoned unauthorized fees...
DL News27 May 2025
Africa
UN judge jailed for enslaving Ugandan woman in UK
Lydia Mugambe, 50, was found guilty of modern slavery offenses after investigators uncovered that a Ugandan woman had been working in her Oxfordshire home without pay, performing tasks as a housekeeper and nanny.
DL News5 May 2025
Business
Ghana, Algeria ink visa waiver deal
The announcement followed a series of high-level discussions with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf.
DL News5 May 2025
US
ICC is illegitimate;Trump says as he imposes sanctions
The order enforces financial and visa restrictions on individuals involved in ICC probes against American citizens or allies.
DL News7 February 2025
Courts
3 convicts at Ankaful Prison run fake online ‘Travel and Tour' business, dupe public 189,000.00
The court directed the Minister of Interior to investigate how the mobile phone got into the hands of these convicts for use despite being under the supervision of Mr Essiam, Superintendent Ewusi, and DSP Mark Tawiah.
DL News27 July 2024
Crime
Man arrested for attempting to sell niece to acquire Canadian visa
Mr Amofa was arrested on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, around 10:00 pm at Gomoa Buduburam, near Obolo Estate in the Central region.
adomonline24 July 2024