Sources within Ghana's law enforcement agencies have confirmed to GhanaWeb the reported arrest of the Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, by authorities in the Netherlands in connection with an investigation linked to the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

According to sources familiar with the matter, the MP is being investigated over alleged financial crimes, including money laundering and suspected “romance scams” involving an estimated amount of US$32 million.

A source also told GhanaWeb that the investigation into the allegations has spanned more than a year.

The Asante Akim North legislator was reportedly arrested over the weekend.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the arrest remain limited, and authorities have not officially confirmed the charges or the full scope of the allegations.

It is further reported that the case forms part of a wider international investigation being coordinated by law enforcement agencies across multiple jurisdictions.

At the time of filing this report, there had been no official statement from the MP or his representatives, while Ghanaian authorities are yet to publicly comment on the matter.

Investigations are ongoing.

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