Former Ghana international Samuel Inkoom has been granted bail by an Accra court following allegations of visa fraud. The bail was set at GHC100,000, with two sureties required, each earning a minimum monthly income of GHC5,000.

Inkoom, who denies the charges, is accused of taking $4,000 from a woman under the pretext of securing a US visa for her client. According to the prosecution, the incident occurred in December 2023, when Inkoom allegedly claimed to have connections in the travel industry and promised to deliver the visa within six weeks.

The court has adjourned the case to January 22, 2025, when Inkoom is expected to appear for further proceedings.

Inkoom, a well-known figure in Ghanaian football, began his career with Sekondi Hasaacas before joining Asante Kotoko. His talent earned him a move to Swiss side FC Basel in 2009, where he gained international recognition. Over his career, he played for clubs like Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk and Antalyaspor.

On the international stage, Inkoom earned 46 caps for the Ghana national team, scoring one goal. He represented Ghana at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, leaving a lasting legacy in Ghanaian football.