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Ghana mandates biometric checks for ID cards, bans photocopies and inspections

Ghana mandated biometric checks for national ID cards starting now, banning photocopies and visual inspections. The National Identification Authority warned that organizations could face fines up to 24,000 cedis for non-compliance, while individuals risk up to 6,000 cedis. The regulations aim to enhance security and combat fraud linked to identity impersonation.

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Published 16 Jul 2026, 11:18 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 11:30 UTC

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