In a significant development, the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarack, has issued a warrant for the arrest of four individuals suspected to be hiding in Ghana. The move comes after a requisition was made by the diplomatic representative of the United States of America through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration.
The individuals named in the warrant are Isaac Oduro Boateng, Inusah Ahmed, Derrick Van Yeboah, and Patrick Kwame Asare, all of whom are Ghanaian nationals. According to the Minister’s letter to the Magistrate of the District Court, Accra, the four men are wanted in the United States and are believed to be in Ghana.
The Minister’s decision to issue the warrant is based on Section 7(1) of the Extradition Act, 1960 (Act 22), which grants him the power to do so. The warrant is a significant step in Ghana’s efforts to cooperate with international authorities in bringing fugitives to justice.
The exact nature of the crimes committed by the four individuals is not specified in the letter, but it is clear that the US authorities are keen to have them apprehended and extradited to face trial.
This development highlights Ghana’s commitment to international cooperation in law enforcement and its efforts to combat transnational crime. The Ministry of the Interior has assured the public that it will continue to work closely with international partners to ensure that fugitives hiding in Ghana are brought to justice.
Details of the Warrant
– The warrant was issued by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarack, on March 1, 2025.
– The individuals named in the warrant are Isaac Oduro Boateng, Inusah Ahmed, Derrick Van Yeboah, and Patrick Kwame Asare.
– The warrant is based on Section 7(1) of the Extradition Act, 1960 (Act 22).
– The four individuals are wanted in the United States and are believed to be hiding in Ghana.