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[CRIME] · Ghana · 12 sources

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Part of situation: Corruption and misconduct in Ghanaian state agencies (2 clusters)

Ghana National Identification Authority arrests six staff over extortion

National Identification Authority Ghana Card extortion Galaka Upper East Region

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has arrested six staff members and dismissed seven others following allegations of extortion during a free Ghana Card registration drive in Galaka, Upper East Region. The exercise was intended to register children aged six to 14 at no cost.

According to an NIA statement, parents identified six officials who allegedly demanded unauthorized payments before processing their children's registrations. These individuals were arrested by the Bawku West District Police and are currently assisting with investigations.

An internal review by the Authority also led to the termination of seven additional team members. The NIA stated these employees were found to have been aware of the misconduct but failed to report it. The Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and urged the public to report any suspected misconduct through official channels.

Entities

Bawku West District Police · Galaka · Ghana · National Identification Authority · Upper East Region · Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas

Sources

NIA dismisses seven staff over alleged extortion [ghanaguardian.com]
NIA arrests six, dismisses seven over alleged extortion during Ghana Card registration in Upper East - A1 Radio Bolgatanga [www.a1radioonline.com]
NIA arrests 6, fires 7 others over alledged Ghana Card registration extortion [www.pulse.com.gh]
GHANA CARD SCANDAL: SIX ARRESTED, SEVEN SACKED - The Ghanaian Chronicle [thechronicle.com.gh]
NIA arrests six, terminates appointment of seven others over alleged extortion at Galaka registration centre [ghanaiantimes.com.gh]
NIA arrests six, sacks seven over alleged extortion at Galaka registration centre [3news.com]
Ghana Card registration: NIA arrests six, dismisses seven over alleged extortion at Galaka centre [starrfm.com.gh]
NIA arrests six, dismisses seven over alleged extortion at Galaka Ghana Card registration centre [www.adomonline.com]
Ghana Card Extortion Allegations: Six NIA Staff Arrested, Seven Dismissed Over Free Registration [nukunya.com]
NIA arrests six staff, sacks seven over Ghana Card registration extortion [ghananewss.com]
NIA arrests six, sacks seven over alleged extortion at Galaka registration centre [onuaonline.com]
NIA Arrests Six Staff Over Ghana Card Extortion in Galaka [chale.news]