A United States District Court in Nevada has certified the extradition of former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, to Ghana to face criminal proceedings.
The court ruled that it has jurisdiction over the extradition case and over the accused person, and confirmed that the extradition treaty between the United States and Ghana remains valid and enforceable.
It further established that the individual presented before the court is the same person sought by Ghanaian authorities, and that all documents submitted by Ghana in support of the request were properly certified.
The court also found that there is probable cause to believe Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu committed the offences for which Ghana is seeking her extradition.
In its conclusion, the court certified her extradition to Ghana and ordered that she be committed into the custody of the United States Marshals Service, pending a final decision by the U.S. Secretary of State on her surrender.
Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, was previously convicted in Ghana in April 2024 and sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment with hard labour on multiple charges including causing financial loss to the state, stealing, conspiracy, money laundering, and procurement breaches.
She fled Ghana before the conclusion of her trial while on permission to travel abroad for medical reasons, according to court records.
Her extradition marks a key step in efforts by Ghanaian authorities to enforce the judgment and bring her back to serve her sentence.
The case continues to draw public attention as part of broader efforts to recover state resources lost through alleged financial misconduct at MASLOC.
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