Arrest in Casablanca of man pursued by United States for money laundering
Moroccan law enforcement apprehended a Ghanaian citizen in the economic hub who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the United States for fraudulent money laundering.
Arrest in Casablanca of man pursued by United States for money laundering
During the night of Thursday to Friday, 12 June, national security officers conducted an operation in Casablanca resulting in the capture of an individual from Ghana.
This man was the subject of a capture warrant issued internationally by American magistrates. Moroccan security authorities clarified that he was accused of belonging to a criminal group that launders sums obtained through scams and financial fraud.
The intervention was made possible through exchanges between law enforcement services of different nations. Police officers of the kingdom succeeded in locating and apprehending the fugitive by relying on channels of international cooperation.
Money laundering represents a criminal activity consisting of concealing the criminal origin of income through multiple bank transfers, purchases of property, creation of shell companies or elaborate financial schemes. The fight against this type of offence generally requires coordinated action between the governments concerned.
Source: Barlamane.com
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