Muntaka: 107 foreigners repatriated over galamsey, fraud

Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka has revealed that over 107 foreign nationals have been repatriated since he assumed office, following their involvement in illegal mining activities, known as galamsey, and fraudulent practices.

The announcement underscores the government’s commitment to addressing these issues and safeguarding Ghana’s resources.

Speaking at the Regional Command Conference at the Police Headquarters on Friday, March 21, 2025, Muntaka stated “Since I became the Minister of the Interior, we have returned over 107 citizens of other countries that we have found in fraud and in galamsey activities.”

The Minister emphasised the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies, urging regional police commanders to act swiftly when foreigners are found engaging in illegal activities.

He outlined the government’s firm stance on repatriation as the primary response to such cases.

“I want to reiterate to the regional police commanders that any foreigner that we find in our forest, immediately call your colleagues from Immigration for them to be picked up.

“Because we have decided that any foreigner that we will find in our forest or involved in any fraud, our first option is to repatriate them to their countries, and we will not compromise on this,” he added.