The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added 12 Ghanaian nationals to its controversial “Worst of the Worst” criminal aliens database, bringing the total number of Ghanaians featured on the platform to 44.
The latest update forms part of a broader immigration enforcement campaign by US authorities targeting foreign nationals with criminal records who are considered subject to immigration enforcement action.
The database, which is managed by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), contains the names and photographs of non-citizens arrested in connection with various criminal offences. The platform was launched in December 2025 and has continued to expand as the US government intensifies its immigration enforcement efforts.
According to information published alongside the latest entries, the 12 newly listed Ghanaians were arrested in different parts of the United States and are associated with offences ranging from fraud and money laundering to identity theft, intimidation and property-related crimes.
Among those named is Eric Amoah, who was arrested in Dumfries, Virginia. His entry includes allegations involving fraudulent immigration documents and money laundering.
George Hayford, arrested in Orlando, Florida, was listed in connection with fraud, while Jeffrey Nana Ameyaw Bempah, who was arrested in Manti, Utah, is associated with fraud involving the illegal use of credit cards.
Another Ghanaian, Derrick Quansah, was arrested in Tabor City, North Carolina, and is listed in connection with intimidation.
Success Bounte, arrested in Newark, New Jersey, has been linked to several offences, including identity theft, robbery, burglary and the illegal use of credit cards. His profile also identifies an alleged gang affiliation.
Meanwhile, Farouk Boateng, who was arrested in Fargo, North Dakota, is listed for larceny.
Another individual identified as Kofi Osei, arrested in Hopewell, Virginia, is associated with allegations including wire fraud, making false statements and money laundering.
The new additions increase Ghana’s representation on the database from 32 names previously reported in June 2026 to 44.
Ghana is now among the most represented West African countries on the database. Nigeria has the highest number of entries in the region, followed by Liberia, while Ghana ranks third with 44 names. The updated database reportedly contains hundreds of individuals from West African countries.
The development comes amid intensified immigration enforcement under the US administration, with authorities placing greater emphasis on removing non-citizens with criminal convictions or those considered public safety or national security concerns.
US authorities have also stressed that appearing in an ICE database or being arrested does not necessarily mean that an individual has already been deported. Immigration cases are subject to legal and administrative procedures, and the circumstances of each case can differ.
The DHS has described the database as a transparency initiative intended to provide information about individuals arrested by immigration authorities. The publication of the names and alleged offences has, however, generated significant attention among immigrant communities and their families.
The latest additions involving Ghanaian nationals are expected to further heighten discussions about immigration enforcement, deportation and the legal challenges facing foreign nationals with criminal cases in the United States.
Source: Thepressradio.com
