An Accra Circuit Court has remanded 55 illegal immigrants into prison custody following their arrest at Kuntunse near Amasaman.
The accused persons, part of a group of over 100 foreign nationals, were arrested by police based on intelligence received on October 7, 2025.
They denied entering Ghana through unapproved routes and failing to obtain the requisite permits for stay and work.
The prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Emmanuel Haligah, requested their remand to allow for further investigations.
ASP Haligah told the court that police, acting on intelligence, found the accused persons in a house at Kuntunse-Satellite, a suburb of Accra.
Upon interrogation, they refused to disclose their true identities and were subsequently taken to the CID headquarters.
He said investigations revealed that the accused persons, who hail from neighbouring francophone countries, entered Ghana through unauthorised points between February and September 2025.
They failed to report to the nearest immigration office to present travel documents and complete the required forms.
Further investigations confirmed that none of the accused had legal documentation permitting them to reside or work in Ghana.
The accused were charged and brought before the court.
They include Igobere Mata, Victoir Abubakar, None Adams, De Paul Smith Ekollo, Oumar Sylla, Martine Ndmebe, Moustik Noird, Oscar Oman Kamoki, Brice Bangassou, Carlos Ngande, Kone Issa, Buinwi, Amadu, Blesse Djami, Dieudonne Torrentot, Albert Binyame, Jordan Konlack Kuete, Youssoupha Fatar, Njufack Loic, Douanla, Romeo, Alliun Fouko, Edouard Nkoum, Ngong, Zidane, and Cheba Ben.
The others are Kadzo Rene, Abdoul Aziz, Mathieu Mbala, Wati Jony, Pinto Jean, Pombe Abel Patrick, Moussa Patateh, Kadjo Herman, Bokoe Nanje, Onaana Vincent, Promesse Amini, Okole Ngee, Philippe Yang, Alrie Ali Bouba, Kilton Waga, Henry Smith, Nestor Eku, Pende Billy, Madi Henry, Ditamou Gasparl, Jean Traore Alomo, Yota Josltin, Kenfack Frank, Bita Benard, Ousman Api, Mouyoung Dibrile Rene, Manga Gilbert, and Atangana Jean Issa.
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