A Ghanaian national with a prior conviction for credit card fraud has been taken into custody after allegedly attempting to obtain U.S. immigration benefits while concealing his criminal history, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
USCIS confirmed on Wednesday that the individual was detained following the discovery of discrepancies during the immigration review process.
Officials said the applicant failed to disclose the earlier fraud conviction, a requirement under U.S. immigration law when seeking certain benefits.
The agency did not immediately release the individual’s name or provide additional details about the stage of the immigration process involved.
USCIS reiterated that applicants are required to fully disclose criminal records and warned that misrepresentation can result in denial of benefits, detention, or removal proceedings.
By Sampson Kumah Ifeetwube ElvisÂ
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