The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has confirmed that eleven foreign nationals arrested for allegedly operating a counterfeit US dollar printing ring at Tuba in the Ga South Municipality are now facing prosecution.
The suspects were apprehended on 5 January 2026 by the Anti-Human Trafficking and Cyber Fraud Taskforce Unit of the Weija Sector Command, following intelligence that they were producing fake US currency.
During the operation, officers retrieved bundles of counterfeit notes, photocopiers, laptops and a router believed to have been used in the illegal enterprise.
Speaking to Channel One News on the sidelines of a workshop on human smuggling and trafficking, Weija Sector Commander Chief Superintendent Richard Coffie disclosed that investigations have been completed and the accused persons are currently standing trial.
He further revealed that between January and March 2026, the command rescued 42 other foreign nationals who were allegedly trafficked into Ghana to engage in cyber fraud activities.
According to Chief Superintendent Coffie, the arrests and rescues were the outcome of sustained intelligence-led operations.
He also announced plans to establish a specialised unit dedicated to strengthening surveillance and intensifying the fight against human smuggling and trafficking networks.
“Earlier this year, a major arrest led to the detention of 11 foreign nationals involved in producing counterfeit currency. These individuals were brought into the country illegally and engaged in the printing of fake money,” he stated.
He emphasised that the suspects will be prosecuted in line with Ghanaian law and applicable international legal frameworks.
