FBI involved in Ken Ofori-Atta’s case

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States has said that the arrest and detention of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta involved both the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Ambassador Victor Smith noted that the FBI’s involvement indicates the case goes beyond just immigration issues.

Speaking in an interview on Joy News on January 12, 2026, he explained that while ICE usually handles immigration breaches, the presence of the FBI points to possible criminal or international law enforcement concerns.

“I suspect it’s a combination of these two factors. ICE normally handles immigration issues, but when the FBI gets involved, then there must be some criminality or an Interpol request triggering a red alert,” he said.

Ambassador Smith also said that the involvement of both agencies suggests Ghanaian authorities may have requested Ofori-Atta’s cooperation.

“So, the combination of the two convinces me that the Ghanaian government requested this man to be brought in to help us, if you like, unravel some issues that have been brought against him as a former minister,” Smith said.

Ken Ofori-Atta has been charged with corruption and corruption-related offences in connection with the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) scandal.

The Government of Ghana has formally requested his extradition from the United States to face the charges…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>

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