The United States has extradited former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, to Ghana after her conviction on multiple corruption-related charges involving the misappropriation of public funds.
The extradition was confirmed by the U.S. Embassy in Ghana in a post on its social media platforms on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
The Embassy described the extradition as a demonstration of the strong law enforcement partnership between Ghana and the United States and a shared commitment to accountability.
In a statement posted on its official social media platforms, the Embassy said Attionu had been extradited after being convicted on more than 70 corruption-related offences, including the embezzlement of over six million dollars in Ghanaian taxpayer funds.
“Justice has no borders. The United States has extradited Sedina Tamakloe Attionu to Ghana, following her conviction on 70-plus corruption-related charges, including embezzling more than $6 million equivalent in Ghanaian taxpayer funds,” the statement noted.
The Embassy added that the extradition highlights the close collaboration between Ghanaian and U.S. law enforcement agencies in tackling corruption and ensuring that individuals accused or convicted of financial crimes are held accountable.
According to the U.S. Embassy, this marks the first extradition from the United States to Ghana since 2009.
Meanwhile, Government Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has confirmed her arrival in Accra on Tuesday, June 9 following the extradition.
He noted that officials of the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Prisons Service have taken her into custody and are making the necessary preparations for her to begin her sentence.
“After over two years of court proceedings, the United States authorities notified the Government of her surrender in January this year. She arrived in Accra on Tuesday, June 9, 2026,” Felix wrote on Facebook.
Kwakye Ofosu added that the Attorney-General is scheduled to meet his counterparts at the United States Department of Justice for a bilateral discussion on all pending extradition requests between the two countries.
The extradition is expected to pave the way for the enforcement of the court’s ruling for Sedinam to serve her jail sentence. Any subsequent legal processes required under Ghanaian law is also expected to be triggered.
In 2024, an Accra High Court handed Attionu a 10-year prison sentence with hard labour after finding her guilty of causing financial loss to the state.
The conviction followed revelations of the misapplication of millions of Ghana cedis intended to support small businesses under MASLOC. She was also found guilty on counts including stealing and money laundering. Businessman Daniel Axim was convicted alongside her.
Attionu was convicted in absentia by an Accra High Court after she failed to appear before the court during proceedings related to alleged financial irregularities at MASLOC during her tenure as Chief Executive Officer.
The case centred on allegations of causing financial loss to the state, stealing, conspiracy and the misapplication of public funds intended to support small-scale businesses and entrepreneurs.
