Crime & Punishment of Tuesday, 17 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA joint security operation involving the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Immigration Service has led to the arrest of 28 foreign nationals and some landlords in the Amansie West District over illegal entry and stay in the country. The District Chief Executive, Prince Manu Morris said some landlords were apprehended for renting out their properties to the foreigners without notifying or seeking approval from the district assembly. He warned property owners to strictly comply with the law by verifying the immigration status of tenants before offering accommodation. 12 Nigerians nabbed as police, immigration dismantle online fraud ring“Landlords must ensure that prospective tenants have the right documentation. The exercise forms part of ongoing operations aimed at rooting out illegal residents and curbing galamsey activities in the district.

Source: GhanaWeb March 17, 2026 12:04 UTC