Fake NIA officer who collected cash, phones from applicants jailed 30 days

The Gbese District Court has sentenced a man to 30 days' imprisonment for defrauding by false pretences.

The convict, identified as Fidelis Samuel Mensah, is said to have falsely posed as an employee of the National Identification Authority (NIA) to defraud applicants at the NIA Regional Office in Accra.

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According to an update shared by the National Identification Authority (NIA) on Facebook on Thursday, June 25, 2026, investigations revealed that Mensah deceived members of the public by offering to assist them with Ghana Card registration and update services.

Through his fraudulent activities, he unlawfully obtained cash, mobile phones, and personal documents from unsuspecting victims.

"Fidelis Samuel Mensah, who falsely posed as an employee of the National Identification Authority (NIA) to defraud applicants at the NIA Regional Office in Accra, has been sentenced to 30 days' imprisonment by the Gbese District Court.

"Investigations revealed that he deceived members of the public by offering to assist with Ghana Card registration and update services, unlawfully obtaining cash, mobile phones and personal documents from victims," parts of the statement read.

The NIA added that Mensah admitted wrongdoing after his arrest in a joint intelligence-led operation and pleaded guilty to charges of stealing and defrauding by false pretences.

"Following his arrest through a joint operation by the NIA Police Investigation Unit and NIA staff, he pleaded guilty to charges of stealing and defrauding by false pretences and was convicted on his own plea," the statement added.

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The NIA went ahead to caution the public to remain vigilant and deal only with authorised officials at designated service points.

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