A victim who paid usd 10,000 for a World Cup visa he never got speaks out –Ofosu Nkansah

In an Official Facebook Post on 12 October 2026, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah shared the harrowing account of Eyram Adagbe, who revealed how he lost $10,000 in a failed attempt to secure a World Cup visa. Adagbe explained that he was approached by a member of his church who claimed to work with national security and assured him that the National Sports Authority (NSA) was facilitating travel packages for fans to attend matches in the USA and Canada. Trusting the recommendation, Adagbe negotiated for a Canada package for himself and his wife, with the understanding that the visa would be multiple‑entry and valid for the remaining years on their passports.  

He recounted how the deal was finalized at $9,500 per person, totaling $19,000, though he initially paid $10,000 in cash at the Accra Sports Stadium foyer. The transaction was facilitated by Nana Opoku Amankwa, who appeared in the company of NSA’s Chief Operating Officer, Yaw Gyamfi Kusi Awere. Adagbe was later sent Google forms to fill in his details, but as the World Cup drew closer, no progress was made. He was eventually taken to the Canadian visa center at Dzorwulu for biometrics, but that was the last step in the process before communication broke down.  

Despite repeated follow‑ups, Adagbe only received a partial refund of $1,500 from the church member, with promises that the balance would be paid by Nana Poku and his boss. He claimed that when he publicly posted about the incident, Gyamfi called to threaten him, though he never denied knowledge of the money. To date, Adagbe insists that $8,500 remains unpaid, describing the ordeal as a painful lesson in misplaced trust.  

His testimony underscores the vulnerability of ordinary citizens to fraudulent schemes that exploit both personal relationships and institutional credibility. Adagbe’s reliance on a trusted church member and the perceived involvement of the NSA highlights how easily individuals can be drawn into such arrangements. The emotional toll is evident in his reflections, particularly his admission that his wife remains unaware of the transaction and his colleagues still assume he traveled to the World Cup.  

The story has sparked wider discussions about accountability within state institutions and the need for transparency in visa facilitation processes. It also raises questions about how individuals connected to official bodies can exploit their positions to orchestrate scams that leave victims financially devastated. Adagbe’s appeal for justice is not only about recovering his lost funds but also about exposing the systemic weaknesses that allow such schemes to thrive.  

His closing words — “At this point, your guess is as good as mine. The money burn” — capture the despair of a victim who feels abandoned by both the individuals and institutions involved. The case serves as a cautionary tale for Ghanaians to exercise vigilance in dealings that appear to carry official endorsement but lack clear accountability.  

Source: Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, Official Facebook Post, 12 October, 2026.