Accra: Former MASLOC CEO, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, has been extradited to Ghana to serve a 10-year prison sentence. Reports indicate that she arrived in Accra on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, where she was met by security officials and immediately taken into custody. She is currently undergoing routine questioning and medical checks as part of standard procedures before commencing her prison term.
According to Ghana Web, the U.S. Embassy in Ghana posted a statement noting that the extradition is a part of the U.S.-Ghana law enforcement partnership, highlighting a shared commitment to accountability. This marks the first extradition from the United States to Ghana since 2009. The Embassy emphasized the significance of the event, stating, "Justice has no borders. The United States has extradited Sedina Tamakloe Attionu to Ghana, following her conviction on 70+ corruption-related charges, including embezzling more than $6M equivalent in Ghanaian taxpayer funds."
The charges against Tamakloe-Attionu include 25 counts of stealing, 20 counts of wilfully causing financial loss to the state, and four counts of money laundering. She was convicted in absentia by the Accra High Court in 2024, where she was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment after being found guilty of causing nearly GHS90 million in financial losses during her time as Chief Executive of MASLOC from 2013 to 2016.
A US District Court in Nevada, presided over by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts, certified Ghana's extradition request in April 2026. The court found sufficient legal grounds and probable cause linked to her conviction for multiple financial crimes. The ruling certified her extradition on numerous charges under various Ghanaian laws, committing her to the custody of the United States Marshal pending her extradition and surrender to Ghana.
Tamakloe-Attionu had initially left Ghana for medical treatment in the United States in 2021 and failed to return, leading to her trial in absentia. Ghana's government formally initiated extradition proceedings in 2025, which ultimately led to her return to face justice.