Charles Sokpa Anku/Ghana/Fraud

On December 26, ICE Washington D.C. arrested Charles Sokpa Anku, an illegal alien from Ghana, in Sterling, Virginia. Court records confirm Anku’s conviction for fraud, an offense indicating involvement in deceptive financial schemes or misrepresentation for unlawful gain.

Federal agents apprehended Anku during a targeted immigration enforcement operation after local law enforcement identified his presence and verified his criminal record and unlawful immigration status. “He was taken into custody without incident and processed for immigration proceedings,” an ICE spokesman said. The specific details regarding the fraud conviction, including the nature of the scheme and sentencing outcome, have not been publicly disclosed by authorities.

Anku remains in ICE custody pending deportation review. Officials continue processing his case to determine appropriate removal proceedings based on his criminal conviction and illegal presence in the United States.