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A Ghanaian citizen was sentenced to two years in prison in Canada for using a fraudulent Canadian passport to enter and exit the country 16 times. Jefferson Zormelo, 22, pleaded guilty to violating Canadian citizenship laws. The judge emphasized that his actions jeopardized public safety and national security. Zormelo entered Canada on a student permit in 2021 but later obtained a fake identity to acquire a passport. He was arrested in 2026 after presenting a false permanent resident card. The prosecution sought a five-year sentence, while the defense requested a lesser penalty due to Zormelo's difficult upbringing. The judge ultimately imposed a two-year sentence, citing the sophistication of the fraud as a significant factor.