The Foreign Affairs Ministry has sanctioned an alleged middleman linked to an undercover investigation into attestation services and reported the matter to law enforcement for further action.
In a statement issued on Thursday, September 3, 2026, the Ministry said the individual involved was not a staff member but had been taking advantage of citizens seeking attestation documents.
The statement followed an investigative report published by The Fourth Estate on September 2. The Ministry commended the investigation, saying it contributed to public accountability, good governance and improved service delivery.
Management, however, condemned the activities of what it described as “unscrupulous middlemen” operating without any official connection to the Ministry.
Suspect Banned From Ministry Premises
According to the Ministry, the person implicated in the investigation has been sanctioned by his respective institution and reported to law enforcement for investigation and possible prosecution.
He has also been prohibited from entering the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Ministry said it maintained a zero tolerance policy towards middlemen and third party facilitators in the acquisition of attestation documents.
It urged the public not to engage such persons, stressing that the practice was strictly illegal.
The Ministry explained that attestation involves several institutions across different arms of government. It said efforts had been underway for months to strengthen coordination and improve integrity across the process.
Cashless System Underway
The Ministry also disclosed that reforms to its consular and attestation services had started before the investigative report was published.
The reforms include plans to make payments cashless and the development of digital platforms to support the entire attestation process.
The objective, the Ministry said, was to reduce human interaction and limit opportunities for abuse.
It expressed confidence that the reforms would deliver results similar to those achieved through passport administration reforms in Ghana.
The Ministry reminded the public that the approved fee for attestation is GH¢200.
The payment is collected by officials of the Controller and Accountant General’s Department, who issue the appropriate receipts. It warned applicants against paying additional amounts to intermediaries.
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