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Sedina Tamakloe Attionu

Also known as: Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu · Ms Tamakloe-Attionu · Tamakloe-Attionu · Madam Tamakloe-Attionu · former MASLOC boss · Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu · Madam Sedina · Sedinam Ationu · former MASLOC Chief Executive · Madam Sedina Tamakloe · Ms. Tamakloe-Attionu

Former MASLOC CEO extradited from the US to Ghana in June 2026 after conviction on 70+ corruption charges including embezzlement of millions in public funds.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law has described the extradition of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu as a clear example of effective international cooperation between Ghana and the United States in combating corruption and financial crimes.

    Sedina extradition shows strength of Ghana–US cooperation in corruption fight – Prof Appiagyei-Atua
  3. Joy Online

    The announcement came on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the same day Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, convicted by a Ghana High Court in absentia in April 2024, arrived in Accra after a two-year extradition process to begin serving her sentence.

    AG to meet US Justice Department on all pending Ghana-US extradition requests – Kwakye Ofosu
  4. Daily Guide

    Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu Former CEO of Ghana’s Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, touched down at Kotoka International Airport on Tuesday after the United States extradited her to serve a 10-year corruption sentence.

    US Ships Ex-MASLOC Boss to Serve 10-Year Jail Term
  5. The Chronicle

    The United States has extradited Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu to Ghana to serve a 10-year prison sentence, marking the first extradition between the two countries since 2009.

    Sedina Tamakloe Extradited to Ghana -U.S Embassy Reveals
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    The United States of America has extradited Sedina Tamakloe Attionu to Ghana following her conviction on more than 70 corruption-related charges, including the embezzlement of over $6 million in Ghanaian taxpayer funds.

    U.S. extradites Sedina Tamakloe Attionu to Ghana Over $6M Corruption Case
  7. Joy Online

    Embassy in Ghana has announced the extradition of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive, Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, to Ghana following her conviction on more than 70 corruption-related charges.

    Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu extradited from US to Ghana after MASLOC corruption conviction
  8. May 2026
  9. Joy Online

    In April 2024, former MASLOC boss Sedina Tamakloe Attionu was sentenced to 10 years in prison, while Daniel Axim was sentenced to five years, in a case involving financial loss of GH¢90 million to the state.

    Justice for Sale: How Ghana’s laws protect the powerful and punish the poor

Saturday 13 June

  1. Newsfile panel discusses Wontumi plea deal and governance issues

    JoyNews's Newsfile programme examined several current issues including Bernard Antwi-Boasiako's plea bargain, former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe's legal troubles, an impasse at Afari Military Hospital, and assessments of President Mahama's administration, with discussion of their legal, political and governance implications.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Bail or pardon for Sedina would reinforce unequal justice perceptions

    Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has warned that granting bail pending appeal or a presidential pardon to former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu would deepen public perceptions that influential individuals receive preferential treatment under Ghana's justice system. He argues that while the President has constitutional authority to grant clemency, such a move would reinforce the public's belief that special rules apply to powerful people.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Mahama rules out pardon for corruption-convicted officials

    The Akwatia MP has stated that President John Mahama has not considered granting a presidential pardon to any public official convicted of corruption-related offences, with accountability remaining central to his stance on public office. This follows the extradition and conviction of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu from the United States on more than 70 corruption-related charges, including embezzlement of over US$6 million in public funds.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Former MASLOC chief should serve prison sentence, says activist-physician

    Political activist Dr Arthur Kennedy has insisted that former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu should serve her prison sentence following her extradition and conviction on more than 70 corruption-related charges. He argued that actual incarceration is the only meaningful measure of punishment and suggested extradition would only proceed if her health would not be jeopardised.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. State must prioritize fund recovery in Sedina Tamakloe case

    James Kwabena Bomfeh, CEO of CenCES, has argued that efforts in the case involving former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe should focus not only on sentencing but also on recovering state funds allegedly lost through wrongdoing, stating that punishment alone is insufficient if the state cannot recover the money involved.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Prime Insight to discuss Wontumi plea deal, Sedina extradition, Mahama ratings

    Joy Prime's Saturday current affairs programme will feature panel discussions on Chairman Wontumi's plea bargain negotiations and his lawyer's withdrawal from court, the extradition and imprisonment of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, and President Mahama's latest approval ratings from the Institute of Economic Affairs.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Newsfile to examine Wontumi plea deal and Mahama rating drop

    Newsfile's four-hour current affairs programme on Saturday, June 13, 2026, will focus on Bernard Antwi-Boasiako's plea bargain, Sedina Tamakloe's legal troubles, the Afari Military Hospital impasse, and assessments of President John Mahama's administration, with a panel discussing legal, political and governance implications.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Former MASLOC chief extradited to Ghana to serve sentence

    Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, former CEO of Ghana's Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), has been extradited from the United States and arrived at Accra International Airport on June 9, 2026. She was taken into custody by Ghana Police Service and Ghana Prisons Service to begin serving her sentence after a multi-year absence.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Mahama will not shield Sedina Tamakloe from justice – Vanderpuye

    The National Coordinator of DRIP said President Mahama is committed to the rule of law and would not use his office to secure a pardon or interfere in judicial processes for the former MASLOC CEO, who was extradited to serve a 10-year prison sentence for causing financial loss to the state and theft.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ex-MASLOC CEO appeals conviction, returned in wheelchair

    Former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, convicted of theft, conspiracy to steal, and causing financial loss to the state and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment, has filed an appeal arguing her conviction is unreasonable. She reportedly returned to Ghana on June 9, 2026 following extradition from the United States, arriving in a wheelchair.

    11 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 10 June

  1. AG to discuss pending extradition requests with US counterpart

    Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine is scheduled to meet US Department of Justice officials to discuss pending extradition requests between Ghana and the United States. The announcement, made by Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has renewed focus on Ghana's extradition request regarding former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Attorney-General to meet US Justice officials on extradition requests

    Ghana's Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine is scheduled to meet United States Department of Justice officials for bilateral discussion on pending extradition requests between the two countries. The announcement has renewed attention on Ghana's extradition request for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Former MASLOC CEO extradited to Ghana after US conviction

    Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, former CEO of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, has been extradited to Ghana following her conviction on over 70 corruption-related charges, including embezzling more than $6 million in public funds. She has been taken into custody by Ghana Police and Prisons services to begin her sentence.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. Former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu extradited to Ghana

    Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, the former Chief Executive Officer of MASLOC, has been extradited from the United States to Ghana after conviction on 70+ corruption-related charges, including embezzling more than $6 million in public funds. She has been taken into custody by Ghana Police Service and Ghana Prisons Service to begin her sentence.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Sedina's extradition shows Ghana's progress on accountability, says campaigner

    Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has called the extradition of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu from the United States a landmark moment for justice delivery and accountability in Ghana, saying it strengthens public confidence in the country's ability to hold individuals accountable for wrongdoing.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Sedinam's extradition landmark for Ghana's justice delivery

    Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has described the extradition of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu from the United States as a landmark moment for justice delivery and accountability in Ghana, saying it strengthens public confidence in the country's ability to hold individuals accountable for wrongdoing.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Sedina's 10-year sentence likely begins upon custody entry

    A private legal practitioner has argued that former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu's 10-year prison sentence will likely commence from the date she is taken into custody in Ghana, rather than from the court's pronouncement date, to avoid what he describes as a legal absurdity.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. NPP says Sedina extradition is law enforcement, not achievement

    The NPP's Director of Communications has said there is nothing to celebrate about the extradition of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, characterizing it as straightforward enforcement of accountability rather than a milestone, and arguing she should have remained in Ghana to face justice.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Extradition cases decided individually, not automatically linked

    Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has cautioned that Sedina Tamakloe's extradition to Ghana should not be taken as a precedent for the automatic extradition of other high-profile individuals sought by Ghanaian authorities, noting that extradition proceedings are determined case-by-case based on specific facts, evidence, and legal circumstances.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu retains domestic legal remedies after extradition

    A University of Ghana law professor states that former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu has available legal options within Ghana's domestic system despite her extradition from the United States, including potential appeals to challenge her conviction or sentence and questions about the constitutionality of trial in absentia.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Sedina extradition exemplifies Ghana-US cooperation on corruption

    A University of Ghana law professor has described the extradition of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu as demonstrating effective international cooperation between Ghana and the United States in combating corruption and financial crimes, noting that extradition treaties ensure individuals cannot evade justice by fleeing across borders.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  8. Attorney-General to meet US Justice on pending extradition cases

    Ghana's Attorney-General Dominic Ayine will hold bilateral discussions with the US Department of Justice on all pending extradition requests between the two countries. The announcement came as Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, convicted in absentia in April 2024, arrived in Accra after a two-year extradition process to begin serving her sentence, with several high-profile cases including former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta currently in the extradition pipeline.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  9. Ex-MASLOC CEO extradited from US to serve 10-year sentence

    Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, former CEO of Ghana's Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, was extradited from the United States on Tuesday to serve a 10-year corruption sentence after conviction on 78 counts including stealing over GH¢90 million, conspiracy, and money laundering. This is the first US extradition to Ghana since 2009.

    9 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  10. U.S. extradites former MASLOC CEO to Ghana for 10-year sentence

    Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, has been extradited from the United States to Ghana to serve a 10-year prison sentence for causing financial loss to the state, stealing, conspiracy, money laundering, and procurement breaches involving more than GH₵25.6 million committed between 2013 and 2016. The extradition, the first between the two countries since 2009, followed her 2024 conviction and a formal extradition request submitted in July 2024 after she left Ghana in 2019 without returning to face trial.

    9 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  11. U.S. extradites Sedina Tamakloe Attionu to Ghana

    The United States has extradited Sedina Tamakloe Attionu to Ghana following her conviction on more than 70 corruption-related charges, including the embezzlement of over $6 million in Ghanaian taxpayer funds. This is Ghana's first extradition from the U.S. since 2009.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  12. MASLOC ex-chief extradited from US to Ghana after corruption conviction

    Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre chief, was extradited from the United States to Ghana following her conviction on more than 70 corruption-related charges, including embezzlement of more than US$6 million in Ghanaian taxpayer funds. The extradition marks the first transfer of a fugitive from the United States to Ghana since 2009.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 23 May

  1. Ghana's justice system protects powerful, punishes poor

    Joy Online argues that Ghana's laws and courts systematically allow political officials accused of corruption to delay justice through lawyers, medical excuses and adjournments, while ordinary citizens face swift arrest; the analysis contrasts the treatment of a young person stealing a phone with public officials losing millions of cedis, saying the system is designed to enable rather than deter corruption among the powerful.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online

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