“Powder Man” arrested over alleged visa fraud
By Kwame Bediako Kailani Ibrahim Kpa, the viral Black Stars supporter known as “Powder Man”, has been arrested by Ghana Police over an alleged visa and travel fraud scheme. He was picked up on 24 August 2026 at East Legon in Accra by officers from the Documentation and Visa Fraud Unit at the Police Headquarters. […]
Kailani Ibrahim Kpa, widely known as "Powder Man" due to his viral videos at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service on suspicion of visa and travel fraud. The arrest took place on August 24, 2026, at East Legon in Accra by officers from the Documentation and Visa Fraud Unit based at the Police Headquarters.
According to the allegations, Kpa allegedly collected thousands of US dollars from various individuals, promising to arrange travel to Canada, Nicaragua, and the United States. However, the trips never took place. Online reports suggest that the total amount involved ranged from $30,000 to $82,000, with more than a dozen victims potentially affected. However, official figures from the police and the court have not been released.
Kpa was scheduled to appear in the Accra Circuit Court on August 26, 2026. Footage shared online shows him being taken into court by police officers while wearing a face mask and hoodie. Prior to the fraudulent allegations, Kpa had gained international fame during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Videos of him spraying white powder at Ghana matches went viral online.
Kpa later revealed that he had self-funded his entire journey to the World Cup before running out of money while following the Black Stars. The current allegations emerged after this revelation.
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