Ghana's embassy worker stole millions through a fake website scheme. Fred Kwarteng worked as the IT chief at Ghana's Washington embassy and created secret links on the official site. These links sent visa applicants to his private business called Ghana Travel Consultants. He charged people extra money for services that should have been free.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa told lawmakers that Kwarteng made 4.8 million dollars each year from this scam. The ministry never received any of this stolen money. A team of senior diplomats discovered the fraud after noticing suspicious computer activity at the embassy.
Ghana's president ordered investigators to find Kwarteng and his helpers. The Economic and Organized Crime Office will track down the stolen cash and bring criminal charges. Officials shut down the Washington embassy to protect Ghana's reputation and fix security problems.
The scandal has shocked government leaders and raised questions about computer safety at other embassies. Ministry officials want to check all digital systems and contracts at Ghana's missions around the world. Kwarteng used his computer access to trick thousands of people seeking travel documents.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa told lawmakers that Kwarteng made 4.8 million dollars each year from this scam. The ministry never received any of this stolen money. A team of senior diplomats discovered the fraud after noticing suspicious computer activity at the embassy.
Ghana's president ordered investigators to find Kwarteng and his helpers. The Economic and Organized Crime Office will track down the stolen cash and bring criminal charges. Officials shut down the Washington embassy to protect Ghana's reputation and fix security problems.
The scandal has shocked government leaders and raised questions about computer safety at other embassies. Ministry officials want to check all digital systems and contracts at Ghana's missions around the world. Kwarteng used his computer access to trick thousands of people seeking travel documents.
