In a significant development, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, has been apprehended by the US Marshals Service. This follows her conviction in Ghana on multiple charges, including embezzlement and financial misconduct, which led to a ten-year prison sentence.
Tamakloe-Attionu had been on the run since a Ghanaian High Court found her guilty in April 2024, prompting her to seek refuge in the United States. The arrest was confirmed by Ghana’s Ambassador to the U.S., Victor Smith, who disclosed that she is currently detained at the Henderson Detention Center in Nevada.
The details surrounding her arrest emerged after a request was made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by Ghanaian attorney William Nyarko. A report from the US Marshals Service outlines the timeline and circumstances of her capture, albeit with some information redacted to comply with privacy regulations.
On December 12, 2025, a judicial warrant was issued by the US District Court in Nevada for her arrest, which initiated her extradition process due to her status as a fugitive. The Nevada Violent Offenders Task Force (NVOTF) later tracked her to her home. On January 6, 2026, around midday, officers executed the arrest warrant, successfully taking her into custody after announcing their presence at her residence.
Following her arrest, Tamakloe-Attionu was transported to the Federal Courthouse in Las Vegas. She spent the night at the Henderson Detention Center before being officially booked into US Marshals custody the following morning.
The charges against Tamakloe-Attionu included severe offenses such as causing financial loss to the state, theft, conspiracy, money laundering, and violations of public procurement laws. This case highlights the ongoing efforts to hold individuals accountable for financial crimes, particularly those who attempt to evade justice by fleeing abroad.
