By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter
In a landmark victory against transnational fraud, the Sierra Leone Police, in collaboration with INTERPOL and Ghanaian authorities, successfully apprehended and extradited fugitive travel scammer Musa “Seaport” Kamara from Accra, Ghana.
The operation, led by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Genevieve Tity Cowan, Head of INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau in Freetown, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to dismantle organized crime networks that exploit individuals seeking overseas opportunities.
Kamara, who operated under various aliases, is accused of defrauding at least three victims, with total losses exceeding $54,000. The individual amounts reported by victims were $32,000, $18,000, and $4,000, respectively, stemming from promises of travel arrangements that never materialized.
Despite claiming to reside in France, authorities discovered that Kamara was living in Dodowa, a suburb of Accra. In an intriguing twist, he was unknowingly residing adjacent to the daughters of one of his victims. Upon seeing Kamara’s photograph, the victim alerted his daughters, who confirmed that the fugitive was their neighbor. This discovery prompted an immediate report to INTERPOL in Freetown and a formal complaint at the Dodowa Police Station.
Acting on the coordinated intelligence, INTERPOL facilitated Kamara’s swift arrest and extradition. He is currently in custody at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters on Pademba Road in Freetown, where he is assisting with ongoing investigations. CSP Cowan confirmed that Kamara is facing multiple charges of obtaining money by false pretenses and may be connected to other fraudulent operations.
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) reaffirmed their commitment to seeking justice for fraud victims and commended the cross-border cooperation that led to the arrest.
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