Ghanaian Fugitive Arrested in Morocco for US Fraud as Police Bust Robbery Gangs in Ashaiman and Gomoa Yesukrom

Security agencies have made significant strides in addressing both international and local crime, with a high-profile arrest in Morocco and multiple successful police operations across Ghana. A 40-year-old Ghanaian fugitive was apprehended at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca following an Interpol Red Notice, while in the Greater Accra and Central regions, police and local residents have disrupted robbery gangs and fraudulent schemes. These developments highlight a period of increased vigilance and cooperation between citizens and law enforcement. Regarding the international case, the Ghanaian national is accused of orchestrating complex romance scams and money laundering operations primarily targeting victims in the United States and Ghana. The suspect was intercepted during a routine security check in Morocco at the request of US authorities. He is alleged to have misled individuals into transferring significant sums of money under false pretenses. Moroccan authorities are currently processing the case to determine his extradition to the US, where he faces multiple criminal charges related to international fraud. Closer to home, police in Ashaiman have cracked down on local robbery activities following a series of attacks on May 27, 2026. In one instance, Akosua Dwomor was robbed of her mobile phone at Kuffour Station, leading to the apprehension of Nii Adjei and three other accomplices at Nii Amui Park. During the operation, officers recovered weapons and a stolen iPhone. However, security concerns remain high after a second, more violent incident where 23-year-old Norbert Danquah was assaulted by a group of approximately 20 men near the Ashaiman Underbridge. Danquah sustained injuries and lost his phone, prompting residents to demand intensified night patrols to curb the rising crime rate. In the Central Region, the community of Gomoa Yesukrom demonstrated the power of local vigilance by detaining a man named Agyakum for impersonating an official from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The suspect reportedly used a forged identification card to defraud residents by offering unauthorized electrical services. After community elders became suspicious of his activities, they apprehended him and handed him over to the police. Authorities have since urged other potential victims to come forward and reminded the public to always verify the credentials of individuals claiming to represent state institutions. These collective law enforcement actions underscore the ongoing challenges of both cyber-enabled fraud and violent street crime. While the arrest in Morocco demonstrates the effectiveness of international security networks like Interpol, the events in Ashaiman and Gomoa Yesukrom emphasize the critical role of community involvement in maintaining public safety. Moving forward, the Ghana Police Service continues to call for public assistance and information to aid in ongoing investigations and to ensure that perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice.