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Ghana Police & Ghanaian Arrest Reports
Read sourced Ghana Police arrest reports and selected reports about Ghanaians arrested overseas, with reporting agencies and legal statuses identified separately.
SOURCE-LINKED COVERAGE—Ghana Police Service — ghanapolice.info·See the cited source for current information
Database: GPS-CID-INTEL
Ghana Police Service
Live intelligence from the Ghana Police Service, Criminal Investigations Department (CID), the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), and the Cyber Security Authority. Covering active warrants, major operations, and wanted declarations.
Intelligence Bulletins
MAJOR OPERATIONGPS-2026-MAY-001 May 2026Multiple Regions, Ghana
74 Suspects Arrested in Intelligence-Led Operations Targeting Drug Dealing
Ghana Police Service
Ghana Police Service arrested 74 suspects — including Ghanaians and nationals from Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Togo — in two separate intelligence-led operations targeting drug dealing and associated criminal activity. Parcels and sacks of substances suspected to be narcotics, 16 motorcycles, and foreign cigarettes were seized. Sixteen suspects have been remanded in police custody and are expected to reappear in court on 4 June 2026.
Seizures: Suspected narcotics, 16 motorcycles, foreign cigarettes
SYNDICATE BUSTEDGPS-2026-MAY-002 May 2026Accra, Tema, Anyinam, Kumasi, Takoradi — Ghana
7 Members of Robbery Syndicate Arrested Across Accra, Tema, Kumasi and Takoradi
Ghana Police Service — Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the IGP
The Ghana Police Service arrested seven persons believed to be members of a robbery syndicate linked to a series of coordinated attacks across multiple cities. The suspects allegedly robbed victims of cash, gold, and mercury in operations carried out in different parts of the country. Investigations began after Ivorian investor Mousa Bamba lodged a complaint that he had been lured to Dzorwulu under the pretext of purchasing six kilogrammes of gold valued at US$450,000.
Seizures: Cash, gold, mercury and related assets
CYBERCRIME RAIDGPS-2025-AUG-003 21 August 2025Adom City Estate, Tema Community 25, Greater Accra
CSA & CID Arrest 39 Suspects in Joint Cybercrime Raid at Adom City Estate, Tema
Cyber Security Authority (CSA) & Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
A joint operation by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and the CID led to the arrest of 39 individuals at Adom City Estate, Tema Community 25, in the early hours of 21 August 2025. The suspects — including three suspected minors — were apprehended following intelligence-led surveillance targeting a suspected cyber fraud hub operating within the residential enclave. Digital devices, laptops, and other materials were seized for forensic analysis. All 39 individuals were processed for court. The operation forms part of a wider national strategy to combat online fraud, financial scams, and cyber-enabled crimes. To report cybercrimes: Call or Text 292 or WhatsApp 0501603111.
Seizures: Digital devices, laptops, financial documents
IMMIGRATION ALERTGPS-US-2026-004 May 2026Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, USA
Ghanaian Mother and Child Detained at Washington Dulles Airport Despite Valid US Visas
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) — ACLU of Virginia monitoring
Annabella Gyasi, a pregnant Ghanaian woman, and her four-year-old son were held for more than a week in a windowless detention room at Washington Dulles International Airport after arriving on valid US visas. The family had travelled so her son — born with malformed hands — could attend a 30 May appointment at Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio. The pair had previously entered the US in 2024 for medical care but returned to Ghana after being told the child was still too young for surgery. The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia filed an emergency petition on their behalf. This case has raised significant concerns among Ghanaian diaspora communities and human rights groups regarding the treatment of visa-holding travellers at US ports of entry.
Documented Arrest Reports
Selected public records
Non-exhaustive selection of arrests described in official agency releases. The reporting source and the arresting agency are identified separately. Ghana Police is not credited with overseas arrests unless the source says it made them. Arrests and warrant allegations are not convictions; updates after the cited release may not be reflected here.
GPS-ACC-2019-CHURCH-ATTACKArrest reported 2 January 2019; police release 4 January 2019
Police arrested one suspect after attack on church in Odorkor
Location: Odorkor, Accra, Ghana
Arresting agency: Accra Regional Police, Ghana
Reporting source: Ghana Police Service
Status in release: Police inquiry bail reported 3 January 2019; CID investigation continued
Ghana Police reported that one unnamed suspect had been arrested to assist its investigation of an attack on Glorious Word and Power Ministries International on 2 January 2019. The release said the suspect was granted police inquiry bail on 3 January and was to report to CID Headquarters. The release does not provide a later court outcome.
Image of the crossing, not of the person arrested; U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
US-CBP-NIAGARA-2025-PFIATI23 November 2025; CBP release 26 November 2025
Ghanaian citizen arrested on U.S. warrant at Rainbow Bridge
Location: Rainbow Bridge, Niagara Falls, New York, United States
Arresting agency: U.S. Customs and Border Protection; transferred to Niagara Falls Police Department
Reporting source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Status in release: CBP said he was in custody awaiting extradition as of its release
CBP reported that its officers arrested Ghanaian citizen Patrick Fiati at the U.S. entry inspection area after an NCIC check found a New Jersey warrant alleging intimidation, stalking, and felony criminal sexual contact. CBP said it transferred him to Niagara Falls Police Department and that he was being held pending extradition. The warrant allegations are not findings of guilt; no later disposition is established by the cited release.
Criminal Case File
ACTIVE PROSECUTIONACC-CIRCUIT-CT-2024-DEC
Ghana Police Service — Accra Circuit CourtArraigned: December 17, 2024 · Bail: December 28, 2024
ACCUSED
Black Stars / Ghana National Team
ARRESTED 5 TIMES FOR FRAUD3 COURTS · 6 MORE UNDER INVESTIGATION
SAMUEL INKOOM
Former Ghana & Black Stars Footballer — Serial Fraud Accused
The Republic v. Samuel Inkoom · Accra Circuit Court · Accra Circuit Court · Kwabenya Circuit Court
Case 1 — US Visa FraudUS$4,000Bail: GH¢100,000
Court: Accra Circuit Court · Presiding: Mrs. Susana Eduful · December 2024
In December 2024, Inkoom was granted GH¢100,000 bail after being charged with defrauding Elizabeth Atarime Mboh Awuni and Abigail Owusu of $4,000 under the pretext of securing US visas for them. In December 2023, Inkoom falsely represented himself as capable of obtaining a US visa for Awuni's client. No evidence of any US-based partner was found during police investigations. Passport surrendered to Court Registry.
Two sureties required (min. GH¢5,000/mo income each) · Encounter location: Achimota, Accra
Case 2 — Dutch Student Visa Fraud$3,500 / GH¢32,100Bail: GH¢50,000
Court: Accra Circuit Court · Presiding: Mr. Isaac Addo · December 2024
In December 2024, Inkoom was granted GH¢50,000 bail for allegedly collecting $3,500 (GH¢32,100) from a student under the pretense of securing him a Dutch visa to the Netherlands. Inkoom initiated partial repayments but was still prosecuted for the outstanding balance.
Case 3 — Dubai Couple Relocation FraudUS$8,000Late 2023
Court: Kwabenya Circuit Court · Presiding: Ms. Mavis Bedjrah
In a separate case dating back to late 2023, Inkoom appeared before the Kwabenya Circuit Court after a Dubai-based Ghanaian couple accused him of defrauding them of US$8,000 to facilitate their relocation to the United States. Inkoom admitted in court to taking the money and pleaded for time to sell properties to refund the victims.
Cases 4–9 — Under Active Investigation6 NEW CASES
6 more new fraud cases against Samuel Inkoom are being actively investigated by Global Crime Alert. Details of the complainants and alleged amounts are being verified and will be published as findings are confirmed. This page will be updated as proceedings advance.
Court Details
Court: Accra Circuit Court
2nd Court: Kwabenya Circuit Court
Presiding Judge: Her Honour Mrs. Susana Eduful
Prosecutor: Police Chief Inspector Tetteh Boafo
Address: Law Court Complex, High Street, Accra
GPS: GA-183-3311
Key Dates
Arraigned: December 17, 2024
Bail Granted: December 28, 2024
Adjourned: January 22, 2025
Reconvened: January 27, 2025
Bail Sum: GH¢100,000 (Main) / GH¢50,000 (NL)
Passport: SURRENDERED TO COURT
Bail Conditions (Accra Circuit Court)
✓GH¢100,000 cash bail
✓Two sureties required
✓Each surety: GH¢5,000/mo income min.
✓Passport surrendered to Registry
✓Passport-sized photos deposited
⚠Cannot leave Ghana
Pattern of Financial Misconduct — Prior International Record
US Civil Suit — Unpaid Rent & DamagesUS$65,000+16 April 2015
Inkoom was sued for damages in excess of US$65,000 by his landlord in the United States, owing US$11,685 in unpaid rent and late fees. The civil action was filed against the footballer over his failure to meet rental obligations.
Source: The Washington Post · 16 April 2015
FIFA Disciplinary Ban — Agent Debt1-YEAR BAN23 June 2017
FIFA handed Inkoom a one-year ban from all football-related activity over money owed to former agent Andy Evans. In December 2014, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee ordered Inkoom to pay Evans and issued a fine. Inkoom appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and lost. After failing to pay by the FIFA deadline, Evans requested enforcement of the ban. The Bulgarian Football Union was formally instructed to implement the suspension. The ban could be lifted earlier upon full payment of the outstanding debt.
Source: BBC Sport · 23 June 2017
Media Coverage & Video Reports
YouTube — Court Report
BlackStars Samuel Inkoom Arrested at Kotoka Airport Over Illegal Fraud Charges - Full Details - YouTube
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Samuel Inkoom dragged to court over alleged visa fraud — December 2024
Facebook Video Report
Video report — Samuel Inkoom fraud case coverage
Facebook — Samuel Inkoom fraud case video report
How to Access Official Court Documents
Case documents (charge sheets, bail bonds, proceedings) are not publicly downloadable. To obtain Certified True Copies (CTCs): Option 1 — Use the Judicial Service of Ghana e-Justice Portal (case title: The Republic v. Samuel Inkoom). Option 2 — Retain a licensed Ghanaian lawyer to file a formal search application at the Accra Circuit Court Registry under the Civil Procedure Rules or Criminal Procedure Code. Only the Court Registrar can stamp and sign a CTC with the court metal seal.
Accra Circuit Court Registry: +233 302 663951 / +233 302 663954 / +233 302 748100P.O. Box GP 119, Accra
Active Wanted Declarations
WANTED
Ghana Police Service — Western Regional Command / DOVVSU20 May 2026 · Ref: GPS-WRCMD-DOVVSU-SA-2026
WANTED
WANTEDGPS-WRCMD-DOVVSU-SA-2026
SULE ANAS
Wanted — Defilement & Unnatural Carnal Knowledge of Minors (×2)
Status: WARRANT ISSUED
Warrant date: 20 May 2026
Issuing court: Gender Court, Sekondi
Nationality: Ghanaian
Description: Fair complexion, ~5.7 ft
Last known: Côte d'Ivoire or Togo
Intelligence Summary
Arabic teacher engaged by the Fijai Zongo Central community (near Sekondi) to provide weekend Islamic lessons to children. Allegedly exploited his position of trust by luring two minor victims into a storeroom within the mosque, committing the offences under the guise of spiritual cleansing rituals. Warrant issued by the Gender Court, Sekondi. Suspect is believed to have fled to Côte d'Ivoire or Togo.
Report to DOVVSU or nearest Ghana Police Station — 191 | 112
Nigeria Police Force — FCID / Interpol NCB Abuja2026 · Ref: NPF-FCID-CYBER-2026
No Photo Available
WANTEDNPF-FCID-CYBER-2026
NNOMERE INNOCENT ODINAKACHI
Wanted — Cyberbullying & Cyberstalking (Nigerian Diaspora)
Status: DECLARED WANTED
Age: 66
Description: Fair complexion, square face, black eyes
Nationality: Nigerian
Last known: Vietnam
Charges: Cyberbullying, Cyberstalking
Intelligence Summary
The Nigeria Police Force, through the Inspector-General of Police, declared three Nigerians in the diaspora wanted over allegations of cyberbullying and cyberstalking. The bulletin was issued by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) via the Office of the ACP (Interpol), Force HQ, Abuja. Odinakachi is a 66-year-old male, last known to be residing in Vietnam.
Report to Nigeria Police Force — 112 or nearest police station
Active Wanted Declaration
WANTED
Ghana Police Service — Accra Regional Police Command14 April 2026 · Ref: ARHQ/PAU/PRESS/VOL.1/76
WANTEDGPS-ACCRA-2026-0414
WISDOM TETTEH
Wanted in connection with the disappearance of THEOPHILUS ASHITEY AMARH
Status: DECLARED WANTED
Declared by: Accra Regional Police Command
Signed by: Ms. Juliana Obeng [SUPT], Head of Public Affairs, Accra Region
Intelligence Summary
The Accra Regional Police Command has officially declared suspect Wisdom Tetteh wanted in connection with the disappearance of Theophilus Ashitey Amarh. Ongoing investigations revealed the missing person was last seen at the suspect's residence, where suspected bloodstains were subsequently discovered — indicating possible foul play.
Intelligence suggests the suspect has fled Ghana to neighbouring Togo. The Police urge anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspect to report to the nearest police station or call police emergency numbers.
Report to nearest Police Station or call emergency police numbers
Wisdom Tetteh — Reference Photo
If seen, do not approach. Report immediately to the nearest police station or call the police emergency number.
Office of Special Prosecutor — Wanted Persons
4 active warrants
Anti-Corruption Warrants — OSP Ghana
Report: 0554494499 / 0554484488
WANTED — OSPOSP-GH-001Office of the Special Prosecutor, Ghana
DERRICK ASOMANING
DOB: October 10, 1987
Age: 37 years
Gender: Male
Height: 175 cm
Eyes: Brown
Complexion: Dark Skin
Last Known Address: Works at Tano South District Office of Education, Bechem, Ahafo Region
Possible Locations: Northern Region, Oil Region, Brong Region, Volta Region, Ahafo Region, Bono Region, and others
Reason for Warrant
Derrick Asomaning is wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into corruption and corruption-related offences including but not limited to corruption, bribery, abuse of public office for profit as well as aiding and abetting others to commit corruption and corruption-related offences.
Known Associates: Anthony Gyasi, David Abeku Fynn
Alert the OSP: 0554494499 / 0554484488(Call or WhatsApp) osp.gov.gh
WANTED — OSPOSP-GH-002Office of the Special Prosecutor, Ghana
ANTHONY GYASI
Aliases: Nana K, Gyasi, Nana Gyasi, Nana
DOB: September 29, 1989
Age: 34 years
Gender: Male
Height: 173 cm
Eyes: Brown
Complexion: Brown Skin
Last Known Address: Adjen Kotoku, CW-042-7227, Ga West Municipality
Possible Locations: Greater Accra, Eastern Region, Ashanti Region & Others
Reason for Warrant
Anthony Gyasi is wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into corruption and corruption-related offences including but not limited to corruption, bribery and abuse of public office for profit.
Known Associates: Sessah Kofi Ibrahim, Faustina Cobbinah, David Abeku Fynn, Emmanuel Newton
Alert the OSP: 0554494499 / 0554484488(Call or WhatsApp) osp.gov.gh
WANTED — OSPOSP-GH-003Office of the Special Prosecutor, Ghana
SADIA ALHASSAN
DOB: April 21, 1983
Age: 43 years
Gender: Female
Height: 1.62 m
Eyes: Brown
Complexion: Brown Skin
Last Known Address: Kwapmow, UCC Campus, GC-228-0402
Possible Locations: Central Region, Greater Accra, Eastern Region, Oil Region, and others
Reason for Warrant
Sadia Alhassan is wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into corruption and corruption-related offences including but not limited to corruption, bribery, abuse of public office for private benefit, as well as aiding and abetting of other public officers to abuse their office for profit.
Known Associates: Tabatu Seidu, Karimu Seidu, Joel Ofori, Sessah Kofi Ibrahim, Francis Asare
Alert the OSP: 0554494499 / 0554484488(Call or WhatsApp) osp.gov.gh
WANTED — OSPOSP-GH-004Office of the Special Prosecutor, Ghana
ERNEST DARKO AKORE
DOB: 5 February 1958
Age: 67 years
Gender: Male
Height: N/A
Eyes: Black
Complexion: Brown Skin
Nationality: Possibly dual Ghanaian-American national; has held American passport
Last Known Address: N/A (fled Ghana)
Possible Locations: United States of America, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, South Africa
Reason for Warrant
The suspect, a former Chef de Cabinet (Technical Advisor) at Ghana's Ministry of Finance, is wanted in relation to an ongoing investigation on corruption and corruption related offences concerning the Revenue Assurance Contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML). Wanted pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by the High Court–Criminal Division in the case of Republic V Ernest D. Akore; Suit number CR/0397/2025.
Alert the OSP: 0554494499 / 0554484488(Call or WhatsApp) osp.gov.gh
Sources: Ghana Police Service · Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) · Cyber Security Authority (CSA) · Information for public awareness only. Emergency: Dial 191 (Police) or 999 in Ghana.