The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong warning to Ghanaians, urging them to avoid engaging individuals or intermediaries who offer falsified immigration stamps or fake travel endorsements to fabricate passport histories.
In a statement released on Friday, May 1, the Ministry revealed it has identified a troubling rise in cases involving Ghanaian nationals abroad who have been arrested and detained after foreign authorities uncovered forged immigration stamps in their passports.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs tampering with travel records is a serious criminal offence under both Ghanaian law and the laws of many countries. Offenders risk severe consequences, including arrest, prosecution, imprisonment, heavy fines, deportation, and even long-term or permanent travel bans.
The warning also targeted individuals posing as travel agents or facilitators, stressing that such operations are illegal and place both the agent and their clients in significant legal jeopardy.
Citizens have been advised to process visas and travel documents strictly through authorised and accredited channels. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs further urged the public to carefully verify the legitimacy of any travel consultant before handing over personal documents.
Importantly, the statement emphasized that passport holders bear full responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of all information contained in their travel documents at all times.
Ghanaians living abroad were also reminded to comply fully with immigration laws in their host countries and to seek support from Ghana’s diplomatic missions whenever necessary.
Reaffirming its commitment to citizen welfare, the Ministry stated it will continue collaborating with diplomatic missions and relevant authorities to curb these fraudulent practices and prevent further incidents.
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