The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has confirmed that the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officer captured in a viral video demanding money from a passenger for “breakfast” has been officially transferred away from the airport.
​The development comes as airport authorities and security agencies ramp up efforts to clamp down on unprofessional conduct, extortion, and unapproved solicitation by personnel operating within the country’s aviation terminals.
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​The circulation of the viral video sparked widespread public outrage, prompting immediate administrative notice. According to GACL, management took note of the footage showing the immigration officer soliciting funds from a traveler under the guise of asking for “breakfast”.
​In response to the incident, the Ghana Immigration Service acted promptly, confirming that the implicated officer has been removed and transferred from the airport facility.
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