Accra High Court has sentenced 106 foreign nationals to prison for illegally entering Ghana, highlighting the government’s strict enforcement of immigration laws.

The court handed 55 of the accused 28-day prison sentences, while the remaining 51 were each sentenced to four weeks’ imprisonment. All pleaded guilty to charges of illegal entry.

Following the completion of their sentences, the court ordered that the convicts be deported to their respective home countries.

The case dates back to October 25, 2025, when the accused first appeared before the court. On March 12, 2026, they formally pleaded guilty to the charges.

Police investigations revealed that on October 7, 2025, intelligence reports indicated that over 100 foreign nationals were seen around Kuntunse Satellite in Accra under suspicious circumstances. Responding officers discovered the individuals residing in a local house.

During interrogation, the suspects refused to provide their true identities. They were subsequently arrested and taken to the Criminal Investigations Department Headquarters for further investigation.

Further inquiries established that the accused were nationals of neighbouring francophone countries who had entered Ghana between January and October 2025. None had reported to the nearest Immigration Office, produced travel documents, or completed the prescribed legal forms.

Authorities confirmed that none of the convicted individuals possessed legal permits to remain or work in Ghana, prompting the court’s decision to impose custodial sentences followed by deportation.