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Suspended NSA Boss Yaw Ankrah Faces CID Over Visa

Suspended National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah has been spotted as he arrives at the CID Headquarters in Accra in the company of his legal counsel, where he is expected to face investigators for questioning over alleged 2026 World Cup visa racketeering, the1957news reports.

Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, who was suspended recently pending investigations, arrived in a black SUV and walked into the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) building flanked by his lawyer. The case relates to allegations that some officials facilitated fraudulent visa applications for persons claiming to be supporters and officials for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted in USA, Mexico and Canada.

Sources say the CID is probing claims that huge sums of money were collected from unsuspecting applicants under the guise of securing World Cup accreditation and US visas. The alleged scheme reportedly involved fake invitation letters, inflated service charges and abuse of the NSA’s mandate to nominate supporters for international tournaments.

Ampofo Ankrah has not yet spoken publicly since his suspension, but his legal team says he is cooperating fully with investigators to clear his name. The Ministry of Youth and Sports earlier stated that it is committed to transparency and will allow the Police to conduct thorough investigations without interference.

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The 2026 World Cup visa racketeering allegations have sparked public outrage, with many Ghanaians recalling similar scandals during previous World Cup tournaments where hundreds were left stranded after paying for non-existent travel packages. Sports analysts have called for stricter oversight of supporter groups and accreditation processes ahead of the 2026 tournament.

The Police CID is expected to interrogate Ampofo Ankrah and possibly other officials and private agents linked to the alleged racket. Officials say further details will be communicated after initial questioning, as investigations continue to determine the extent of the alleged fraud and those involved.

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Author: Stella Sunu • Published on Howedey.com

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