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World Cup ‘Powder Man’ Kailani Ibrahim Arrested Over Alleged $30,000 Visa Fraud

Ghana’s viral “Powder Man,” Kailani Ibrahim, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court over alleged visa and travel fraud involving more than $30,000 and over 13 people. Alleged victims have also spoken about the money they claim to have lost.

‘Powder Man’ Kailani Ibrahim in Court as Alleged Visa Fraud Victims Speak Out

Ghanaian football fan Kailani Ibrahim, known as the “Powder Man,” went viral during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He has appeared before the Accra Circuit Court over an alleged visa and travel fraud case. The case reportedly involves more than US$30,000.

The Ghana Police Service’s Documentation and Visa Fraud Unit arrested Ibrahim. Police say he collected money from more than 13 people. He promised to arrange travel to countries including Canada, Nicaragua, and the United States.

During the "Powder Man's" court case today

According to the allegations, the promised trips did not materialise, and Ibrahim subsequently went into hiding before his arrest.

He has since been brought before the Accra Circuit Court in connection with the alleged offences. The case remains before the court, and the allegations against him have not been established as fact.

Alleged victims recount losses

Following Ibrahim’s appearance in court, several people who say they are victims of the alleged scheme gathered outside the Accra Circuit Court and shared accounts of the money they claim to have paid him.

The alleged victims reported varying financial losses, with some saying they paid thousands of US dollars, while others said they paid in Ghana cedis.

According to the accounts given outside the court, the money was paid in connection with promised travel arrangements to destinations abroad.

The alleged victims say those travel plans never materialised, leaving them out of pocket.

Their accounts form part of the wider allegations being investigated by the authorities. The exact circumstances surrounding each payment and the obligations allegedly undertaken by Ibrahim are expected to be examined as the case progresses.

From World Cup viral moment to court case

Ibrahim gained widespread attention during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after images and videos of him carrying and applying white powder during Ghana's football celebrations circulated widely online.

The moment earned him the nickname “Powder Man” and made him a recognisable figure among Ghanaian football supporters.

His subsequent arrest and appearance in court have now shifted attention from his viral World Cup moment to the serious allegations of visa and travel fraud.

The case is still developing, and further details are expected as proceedings continue.

Ibrahim remains entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.

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