Morocco Arrests Ghanaian Wanted by US for Fraud and Money

Rabat – Moroccan authorities have arrested a Ghanaian national wanted by the United States on charges linked to an alleged international fraud and money laundering operation spanning multiple countries.

The 40-year-old suspect was apprehended on Friday upon his arrival at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, following a routine security screening that revealed he was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice issued at the request of US judicial authorities.

According to Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the arrest was carried out by airport police officers after international database checks confirmed that the suspect was wanted in connection with alleged fraud, financial scams, and money laundering activities.

Investigators suspect the individual of orchestrating a sophisticated romance scam scheme in which victims were allegedly deceived into sending large sums of money after establishing emotional relationships online. The alleged fraud targeted victims in the United States, Ghana, and other countries, generating substantial illicit proceeds.

Authorities further believe the suspect played a role in laundering millions of dollars obtained through these activities by using a complex network of international bank transfers and financial transactions designed to conceal the origins of the funds.

The suspect has been placed in custody pending extradition proceedings and a decision on his transfer to US authorities, where he is expected to face the charges outlined in the international arrest warrant.

The arrest comes as part of Morocco’s ongoing cooperation with international law enforcement agencies in combating transnational organized crime, cyber-enabled fraud, and financial crimes. It also reflects the country’s efforts to strengthen coordination with foreign partners in tracking and apprehending fugitives sought under international arrest warrants.

In recent years, Moroccan security services have expanded their collaboration with Interpol and international judicial authorities, leading to several high-profile arrests of individuals wanted abroad for offenses ranging from financial crimes to organized criminal activities.

Officials said the operation forms part of broader bilateral security cooperation between Morocco and the United States, as well as international efforts to pursue suspects involved in cross-border criminal networks.