The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George, has issued a strong warning to Ghanaians against helping foreign nationals acquire Ghana Cards and passports, describing the act as a serious criminal offence that will attract firm punishment.
His caution follows a series of intelligence-led operations by security agencies targeting organised cybercrime networks operating in parts of the country.
The most recent operation, carried out in the early hours of Saturday, December 27, 2025, led to the arrest of 141 suspects in Lashibi and Tabora in Accra.
The coordinated operation brought together the Cyber Security Authority, the Ghana Police Service, National Security and the Ghana Immigration Service.
It was aimed at dismantling syndicates allegedly involved in Mobile Money fraud and other cyber-enabled financial crimes that have affected many victims across the country.
Speaking on Channel One Newsroom, Mr George said investigations had uncovered cases where Ghanaians knowingly assisted foreigners to obtain Ghanaian identity documents, a practice he said poses a threat to national security and digital integrity.
“I want to send a clear message of caution to Ghanaians who help other nationals to acquire Ghanaian nationality through passport and Ghana Card, that is a criminal offence,” he said.
The Minister noted that security agencies were building strong cases against those involved and warned that appeals for mercy would not be entertained once prosecutions begin.
He revealed that in the latest raid, the landlord of one of the properties used by suspects was a Ghanaian, adding that similar cases had emerged in previous operations.
Mr George stressed that the law would apply equally to everyone, regardless of status or location, and urged citizens to do the right thing by refusing to participate in illegal activities.
Security agencies say investigations into the arrested suspects are ongoing, as efforts intensify nationwide to curb cybercrime and related offences.
