"Powder Guy" Ibrahim Kailani Kpa Denies $32,000 Visa Fraud Allegations in Accra Court

Appearing before an Accra Circuit Court on August 29, 2026, Ibrahim Kailani Kpa, a tiler and resident of Oyarifa-Teiman, entered a plea of not guilty to charges of defrauding seven individuals of a total of $32,000. The prosecution alleges that between 2023 and 2026, Kpa leveraged his influence on platforms like TikTok and Facebook to advertise his supposed ability to secure visas for Nicaragua, Canada, and the United States.

Among his most enticing offers were slots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which he marketed at what he described as "affordable rates". Convinced by his digital presence, victims reportedly met Kpa at his business center in Botwe, making payments ranging from 9,000 per person.

Despite assurances that visas would be ready within a month, several months passed with no results. The situation escalated when the accused reportedly became unreachable and blocked the complainants from further communication.

Following a report to the police, Kpa was eventually tracked down and arrested in East Legon. In his caution statement to investigators, the social media influencer admitted to receiving the $32,000 but denied personal fraud. According to the sources, Kpa claimed he disbursed the funds to alleged accomplices—identified as Jalil, Chapman, and Danlad—who were tasked with processing the documents.

He further alleged that these agents failed to deliver and subsequently went into hiding. However, when pressed by authorities, Kpa was unable to lead investigators to the locations of these supposed partners. During the court proceedings, the prosecution strongly opposed bail, citing ongoing investigations, but the Court ultimately granted Kpa bail in the sum of GH¢400,000.

The bail conditions require three sureties, including one family member, and a directive for Kpa to report regularly to the case investigator. he case of "Powder Guy" highlights the growing intersection of social media influence and travel-related scams in Ghana. While the accused maintains his innocence and points toward missing accomplices, the legal process is just beginning for the seven complainants seeking justice for their lost $32,000. As this story develops, it remains a cautionary tale for anyone looking to secure visas through non-official channels.