Viral “Powder Man” Kailani Ibrahim Kpa Appears in Court Over Alleged Visa Fraud

The Accra Circuit Court has granted former Ghanaian soccer player Kailani Ibrahim Kpa, commonly known as "Powder Man," a bail of GH¢400,000 in relation to an alleged visa fraud case. Ibrahim came before the court on Wednesday, August 26, following allegations that he solicited funds from numerous individuals, promising to help them obtain travel visas to Canada, the United States, and Nicaragua.

The court granted him bail, with three sureties, one of which must be a guarantor and the others close family relatives. The case has been postponed to September 28, 2026. Ibrahim allegedly collected over US$30,000 from more than 13 individuals, who were allegedly misled into believing he would arrange their travel. However, the arrangements failed to materialize, and Ibrahim is reported to have gone into hiding.

There are also separate allegations involving an additional US$50,000, but the specifics of this amount have yet to be determined as the case progresses. The allegations have not been proven in court. Prior to his court appearance, Ibrahim posted on social media that he voluntarily went to the police station and provided explanations regarding his involvement with the money, stating that he had transferred funds to travel agents and had personally financed his trip to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Some individuals who claim to have paid Ibrahim have also spoken publicly about their experiences, with amounts reportedly ranging between US$8,500 and US$9,200. These claims have not yet been tested through the court process. Ibrahim gained widespread recognition during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after videos of him supporting Ghana's Black Stars while spraying white powder went viral, earning him the nickname "Powder Man."

He claimed to have financed his own trip to the tournament and ran out of money while following the Black Stars. Ibrahim is scheduled to return to court on September 28, 2026, as the alleged visa fraud case continues. The allegations against him remain unproven, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a competent court of law.