Ghana Card Fraud: Fake NIA Staff Jailed—How to Stay Safe

Ghana Card fraud: fake NIA staff jailed—how to stay safe

Photo: Modernghana A man who pretended to be a National Identification Authority (NIA) worker has been jailed for 30 days after defrauding Ghana Card applicants in Accra. Fidelis Samuel Mensah posed as NIA staff at the Authority’s Regional Office and stole money, phones, and personal documents from unsuspecting people. The Gbese District Court convicted him, the NIA announced on Thursday, June 25, 2026. He pleaded guilty to stealing and fraud. H…

Fake NIA Officer Jailed 30 Days for Defrauding Ghana Card Applicants

A man who impersonated an official of the National Identification Authority (NIA) and defrauded several Ghana Card applicants has been sentenced to 30 days imprisonment by the Gbese District Court. The convict, identified as Fidelis Samuel Mensah, was found guilty of posing as an NIA employee and deceiving members of the public by offering to assist them with Ghana Card registration and update services. According to the NIA, Mensah approached ap…

Con man posing as NIA official jailed after fleecing card applicants in Accra

A fraudster who capitalised on public confusion surrounding Ghana Card registration to extract money and valuables from unsuspecting applicants has been handed a 30-day jail sentence after pleading guilty to charges of theft and false representation. Fidelis Samuel Mensah operated a scheme at the National Identification Authority’s Accra regional processing centre, positioning himself as a legitimate NIA representative while collecting fees, cel…

Ghana Card scam: Fake NIA staff sentenced to prison for defrauding applicants

An impostor posing as an NIA official in Accra has been sentenced to 30 days in prison after defrauding Ghana Card applicants through false promises.