Accra High Court has sentenced 106 foreign nationals to prison for illegally entering Ghana, underscoring the government’s strict enforcement of immigration laws.
Of the convicts, 55 received 28-day prison terms, while the remaining 51 were each handed four-week sentences. All pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful entry. Upon completing their sentences, the court ordered that they be deported to their respective home countries.
The case traces back to October 25, 2025, when the accused first appeared before the court. On March 12, 2026, they formally admitted guilt.
Police investigations revealed that on October 7, 2025, intelligence reports flagged over 100 foreign nationals in suspicious circumstances near Kuntunse Satellite in Accra. Officers who responded found the individuals residing in a local house.
During questioning, the suspects refused to provide their true identities. They were subsequently arrested and taken to the Criminal Investigations Department headquarters for further investigation.
Further inquiries established that the accused were nationals of neighbouring francophone countries who had entered Ghana between January and October 2025 without reporting to the nearest Immigration Office, producing travel documents, or completing the required legal forms.
Authorities confirmed that none of the convicts possessed legal permits to reside or work in Ghana, prompting the court to impose custodial sentences followed by deportation.