Immigration bust in Tuba exposes alleged fake dollar printing and cyber fraud ring

An intelligence-led operation by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has led to the arrest of 11 foreign nationals suspected to be involved in counterfeit currency production and cyber fraud at a residential apartment in Tuba, near Weija in Accra.

In a press release issued on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the GIS disclosed that the arrests were carried out on January 5 by the Anti-Human Trafficking and Cyber Fraud Taskforce Unit of the Weija Sector Command, following weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering.

A search of the apartment uncovered a cache of items believed to have been used in the illicit ope rations.

These included laptops, mobile phones, internet routers, fake United States dollar notes, as well as tabletop printers and photocopying machines allegedly used to produce the counterfeit currency.

The suspects are currently in immigration custody while investigations continue to determine the full scope of their activities and possible links to wider criminal networks.

Commending the public for its cooperation, the Ghana Immigration Service encouraged residents to remain alert and promptly report suspicious behaviour, particularly involving foreign nationals, to the appropriate security agencies.

The Service also issued a strong warning to landlords and property owners, urging them to thoroughly verify the status of tenants before renting out their properties.

GIS reminded the public that knowingly harbouring illegal immigrants constitutes an offence under the Immigration Act, 2000 (Act 573).

Reaffirming its mandate, the Ghana Immigration Service stated that it remains resolute in protecting Ghana’s territorial integrity and enforcing immigration and security laws across the country.