The Auditor-General has discovered almost $19.4 million in improper charges at Ghana's Embassy in Washington, D.C. These charges were paid by people applying for visas and passports.
The audit covered the period from 2019 to 2025. It found that applicants were directed away from the Embassy's official website.
Instead, they were sent to private websites. These private sites then charged them extra fees for the services.
The total amount of these irregular charges is nearly $19.4 million.
This discovery was made through a forensic audit conducted by the Auditor-General's office.
The findings highlight a significant issue with how application fees were collected.
Further details on the specific nature of the private platforms and the exact breakdown of the charges are expected.
The Embassy has not yet commented on the audit findings.