The National Intelligence Bureau has taken Emmanuel Ofori into custody for allegedly operating a fraud network that posed as the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat on social media. Security officials say he managed several cloned accounts on different online platforms, tricking people into believing he could secure scholarships for them in exchange for payment.
Law enforcement acted after numerous victims reported losing money to what they thought were legitimate opportunities. Their complaints led investigators to track Ofori, culminating in his arrest.
Following the breakthrough, the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat issued a strong warning to the public. The office is asking anyone who may have transferred money or interacted with any of the fraudulent accounts to formally report their cases and submit evidence to help resolve the matter.
Hotlines have been made available for affected individuals to reach out:
**0302 907 051 / 0302 907 058**
Email support has also been provided: **[report@scholarships.gov.gh](mailto:report@scholarships.gov.gh)**
The institution emphasizes that it remains committed to accountability and has reminded the public to double-check every message or inquiry related to scholarships using only the Secretariat’s verified communication channels.
Authorities are continuing investigations and have indicated that additional information will be released as developments unfold.
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— Ghana Scholarship Secretariat (@ScholsecGH) October 31, 2025
