Ibrahim "Powder Guy" Kpa Granted GH¢400,000 Bail Over Alleged $32,000 Visa Fraud

Ibrahim Kailani Kpa, a prominent social media influencer known as "Powder Guy," has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court to face charges of defrauding seven individuals of a total of $32,000. Kpa, who is also identified as a tiler from Oyarifa-Teiman, pleaded not guilty to the charges during his recent court appearance. The prosecution alleges that the accused misled his victims by promising to secure travel visas to high-demand destinations, including Canada, the United States, and Nicaragua, but failed to deliver after receiving significant payments.

According to the prosecution's case, Kpa utilized his social media presence on platforms such as TikTok and Facebook to advertise visa acquisition services. Between 2023 and 2024, the seven complainants reportedly paid Kpa sums ranging from $2,000 to $9,000 each, based on his assurances that their travel documents would be processed within a month. However, once the funds were collected, Kpa allegedly became unreachable and went missing, prompting the victims to file formal complaints with the police which eventually led to his arrest in Accra.

During the court proceedings, Kpa admitted to receiving the funds but offered a defense centered on missing accomplices. He claimed that he had disbursed the $32,000 to unnamed associates who were responsible for the actual visa processing but failed to fulfill their obligations and subsequently vanished. Despite these claims, the prosecution opposed bail, citing the need for further investigation to locate these alleged accomplices. Nevertheless, the court granted Kpa bail in the sum of GH¢400,000 with specific conditions, pending the next hearing.

This case highlights the growing trend of visa-related scams perpetrated through social media platforms in Ghana. As investigations continue, authorities are working to verify Kpa's claims regarding his associates and determine the possibility of recovering the lost funds for the complainants. The trial is expected to continue as the court examines the evidence provided by the seven individuals who were left both financially burdened and without their promised travel opportunities.