A total of 68 African nationals have been repatriated from Ghana, particularly the Ashanti Region to their home countries, according to Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene.

The individuals were reportedly involved in various criminal activities, including sex work, Q-Net scam and other offenses.

In a Facebook post on December 18, 2025, Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene stated that the repatriations followed a court ruling that found them guilty of the mentioned crimes.

He also provided a breakdown of the nationalities of those deported: 42 Nigerians, 13 Cameroonians, 7 Beninois, 3 Ivorians and 3 Burkinabés.

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Dr Amoakohene praised the Ghana Immigration Service for its professionalism, diligence and enforcement of Ghana’s immigration laws.

Read the full post below:

"A total of 42 Nigerians, 13 Cameroonians, 3 Ivorians, 3 Burkinabe nationals, and 7 Beninese nationals have been repatriated from the Ashanti Region to their respective countries following various court rulings involving Q-Net, prostitution, and other criminal activities.

"I commend the Ghana Immigration Service for its professionalism, diligence, and firm commitment to enforcing our immigration laws, while upholding due process and human dignity. Their collaboration with the courts and other security agencies continues to strengthen public safety, protect vulnerable persons, and preserve law and order in the region,” he wrote.

A total of 42 Nigerians, 13 Cameroonians, 3 Ivorians, 3 Burkinabe nationals, and 7 Benin nationals have been deported from the Ashanti Region to their respective countries following various court rulings involving Q-Net, prostitution, and other criminal activities.

I commend the…

— Dr Frank Amoakohene (@DrAmoakohene) December 18, 2025