US extradites former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu to Ghana
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The United States Embassy in Ghana confirmed the extradition of Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre MASLOC, to Ghana. This action is seen as a strong indicator of cooperation between the two nations in combating corruption and financial crimes. The US Embassy stated in an X post on June 9, 2026, that "Justice has no borders," and highlighted Tamakloe-Attionu's conviction on over 70 corruption-related charges, including embezzling more than $6 million equivalent in Ghanaian taxpayer funds. This marks the first extradition from the United States to Ghana since 2009, demonstrating a shared commitment to accountability. Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu arrived in Ghana on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at approximately 9:01 am at the Accra International Airport. She was immediately taken into custody by security officials and is undergoing medical checks and administrative procedures before beginning her sentence. Her extradition followed her arrest in the United States by US Marshals in Texas and subsequent detention at the Nevada Southern Detention Center. A US District Court in Nevada certified Ghana's extradition request in April 2026, finding sufficient legal grounds. The case originates from a 2024 Accra High Court conviction in absentia, where she received a 10-year prison sentence for offenses including stealing and causing financial loss to the state during her tenure as MASLOC CEO between 2013 and 2016. She was accused of co
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Ghana's Attorney General is scheduled to meet with the United States Department of Justice to discuss pending extradition requests between the two countries. This development follows the recent extradition of Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu from the US to Ghana. Ms. Tamakloe-Attionu was convicted and sentenced in absentia by a Ghanaian High Court in April 2024. Ghana submitted an extradition request in July 2024, and US authorities notified the Ghanaian government of her surrender in January of this year. She arrived in Accra on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, and is now in the custody of the Ghana Police Service and Ghana Prisons Service to begin her sentence. Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed these events, noting that the upcoming meeting will address other extradition matters. There are also public calls for the extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to account for his tenure.
Following the extradition of Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, a former MASLOC CEO convicted on over 70 corruption charges, social media users have praised the US Embassy in Ghana for its law enforcement cooperation. Many see this as a message that justice has no borders and that there is no safe haven for those who loot public funds. However, a dominant question among X users concerns the whereabouts of former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta. While applauding the government and the US Embassy for bringing Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu back to serve her 10-year sentence, thousands are calling for the same urgency to secure the return of Ken Ofori-Atta so he can also face accountability in Ghana. Users specifically mentioned the MSL deal and expressed hope that the law would continue to take its course regarding the former finance minister, who they believe is still at large in the US.
Must ReadSedina Tamakloe Attionu, the former Chief Executive Officer of MASLOC, has been taken into custody by officials of the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Prisons Service following her extradition from the United States. She arrived at the Accra International Airport on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, stated that she is being processed to begin serving her 10-year prison sentence, which was handed down by the Accra High Court. The Government of Ghana was informed by US authorities in early January 2026 of her surrender after an extradition request was submitted by Ghanaian authorities in July 2024. Sedina Tamakloe Attionu was convicted and sentenced in absentia in April 2024 for offenses including causing financial loss to the state and stealing, which led to a loss of nearly GH¢90 million during her tenure as MASLOC boss between 2013 and 2016. Discussions are ongoing between Ghana and US authorities regarding other pending extradition requests.