A 40-year-old Ghanaian national wanted by U.S. authorities has been arrested in Morocco over his alleged involvement in an international romance scam and money laundering network.
According to Moroccan authorities, the suspect was apprehended at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca after routine security checks flagged an Interpol Red Notice issued at the request of the United States.
Investigators allege that he played a key role in a large-scale romance scam operation targeting victims in the United States, Ghana, and other countries. The scheme reportedly involved creating fake online romantic relationships to gain victims’ trust before convincing them to send money.
Authorities also suspect the man of helping to launder millions of dollars generated from the fraud through complex international financial transactions designed to conceal the source of the funds.
The suspect remains in custody in Morocco as extradition proceedings to the United States are expected to begin.
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