Asante Akyem North MP remains in Dutch custody ahead of November 18 extradition hearing

Ohene Kwame Frimpong, the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, remains detained in the Netherlands despite two failed attempts to secure his release on bail. The Ghanaian politician was apprehended at Schiphol Airport on May 10, 2026, upon his arrival from Ghana, following an extradition request from the United States. The charges he faces are linked to romance scams and money laundering allegations.

Parliament confirmed his detention and reached out to Ghana's diplomatic mission in The Hague. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa also stated that consular assistance was being provided, including a visit by the Minister while Frimpong was in custody. Frimpong's legal team argues that the US magistrate court warrant was meant for questioning and lacked formal criminal charges.

Majority Chief Whip and South Dayi MP, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, revealed that both the initial bail application and a subsequent appeal were unsuccessful, leaving Frimpong still in custody. The upcoming extradition hearing, which is set for November 18, 2026, is expected to determine whether the legal requirements for his transfer to the United States have been fulfilled.

However, Dafeamekpor dismissed rumors suggesting that Frimpong had already been transferred to the US, emphasizing that the extradition proceedings are still ongoing in the Netherlands. As the process continues, Frimpong remains in custody without a conviction for the alleged offenses.