Ghana’s Embassy in Washington, D.C., has officially resumed operations after a temporary shutdown triggered by a serious IT security breach and internal corruption allegations.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, consular services are now fully restored, with enhanced integrity systems and a new team of diplomats deployed to lead the mission.
The closure stemmed from a revelation that a locally hired IT staffer created an unauthorized redirection link on the embassy’s website, funneling visa and passport applicants to a private company that charged them unapproved fees—a fraudulent scheme that allegedly ran for years undetected.
In the wake of the scandal, all home-based staff were recalled and local personnel suspended, pending further investigation.
The embassy’s website and payment platforms have since been reconfigured by a specialist IT team to remove all unofficial links. A senior officer from the Ministry now leads the reconstituted diplomatic team, tasked with structural reforms and rebuilding public trust.
The Ministry has formally reported the matter to the Auditor-General and Attorney-General for further scrutiny and sanctions.
