Accra: Accra: The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have announced the arrest of a Ghanaian national in Columbus, Ohio: The Ghanaian man was seeking immigration benefits despite his alleged past criminal offense.
According to Ghana Web, in a post shared on social media on January 21, 2026, the individual attempted to conceal his identity in order to obtain immigration benefits but was subsequently arrested. A statement from ICE mentioned, "A Ghanaian alien convicted of credit card fraud came to our Columbus, Ohio, office looking for immigration benefits. He tried to hide his criminal past, but officers unveiled the truth. Extradition of 9 individuals from Ghana in 1 year an extraordinary achievement."
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrived to take him into custody. This arrest is part of broader efforts by US authorities to address immigration irregularities involving individuals from Ghana.
In a related development, US authorities recently announced the arrests of former Ghana Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) CEO, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, and former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, over alleged immigration irregularities. These actions highlight ongoing efforts to address immigration-related offenses involving Ghanaian nationals.