Lomé, January 16, 2026 – (©AfreePress) – Ghanaian authorities have expelled eight African nationals involved in activities deemed illegal and linked to the Qnet network, which is officially banned in Ghana. Those affected include three Togolese nationals, three Burkinabés and two Cameroonians.
According to information released by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), the individuals were arrested in August 2025 following an extensive investigation into fraudulent operations associated with the network. They were found guilty and sentenced on September 9, 2025, to six months’ imprisonment, which they served at Nsawam Prison.
The Togolese nationals concerned are Sylvie Amatala, Prince Doubo and Ben Kaze. The group also includes three Burkinabé citizens—Alabe Sanga, Mohammed Jazaw and Souleymane Biibal—as well as two Cameroonians, Modesto Forgene and Clarisse Mafo. All eight were found to be in violation of Ghana’s immigration laws.
In an official statement dated January 13, 2026, signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Immigration, Maud Anima Quainoo, authorities indicated that, following their conviction, the detainees were transferred from Nsawam Prison to an immigration detention facility in Accra, where they remained in lawful custody pending the completion of deportation procedures.
The statement further noted that most of those convicted have already been repatriated to their countries of origin, while the remaining three Burkinabé nationals are expected to be expelled by the end of the week, effectively closing the case.
Taking advantage of the communication, the Ghanaian government commended the cooperation of homeowners, hotel operators and the general public, whose support was described as instrumental in combating illegal activities involving foreign nationals. The GIS also issued a warning to landlords and property owners, urging them to strictly comply with regulations governing the rental of accommodation to foreign residents.
Finally, the Ghana Immigration Service reaffirmed its determination to safeguard the country’s territorial integrity and to enforce immigration laws rigorously, without exception or leniency, against all forms of illegal activity.
BLEWOUSSI René
