Ghanaian lawmaker detained in Netherlands over alleged $32m fraud probe

Kwame Ohene Frimpong, a member of Ghana’s parliament representing Asante Akyem North constituency, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands over allegations linked to a $32 million fraud investigation.

Frimpong was reportedly arrested over the weekend as part of an investigation said to involve the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Ghanaian media reports said the case centres on alleged money laundering and romance scam operations.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, clerk to Ghana’s parliament, confirmed the detention and said parliamentary leadership was seeking further details through Ghana’s diplomatic mission in The Hague.

“It has come to the attention of Parliament that the Hon Member for Asante Akyem North Constituency, Mr Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at the Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam in the Netherlands,” the statement said.

“The Rt Hon Speaker and the Leadership of the House are in touch with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague for detailed information on the matter. The public will be duly informed appropriately.”

Frimpong had previously denied any involvement in fraudulent activities. In October 2025, he said unidentified persons were using his name in a travel and visa scheme designed to defraud victims.