Visa Scam Rocks Ghana’s Embassy in Washington, D.C.: IT Staff Dismissed Amid Fraud Investigation
Ghana's embassy in Washington, D.C., is at the center of a major scandal following the discovery of an elaborate visa and passport fraud scheme. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded by recalling all diplomatic staff, suspending local employees, and temporarily closing the embassy to facilitate a thorough investigation. Details of the Fraud SchemeInvestigations revealed that Mr. Fred Kwarteng, a locally recruited IT officer at the embassy, created an unauthorized link on the official embassy website. This link redirected visa and passport applicants to his personal company, Ghana Travel Consultants (GTC), where he charged unapproved fees ranging from $29.75 to $60. The scheme is believed to have operated for at least five years, with proceeds pocketed by Mr. Kwarteng. Immediate Actions TakenIn response to the revelations: Mr. Fred Kwarteng has been dismissed with immediate effect. All Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]