The Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, is expected to appear before a court in the Netherlands within 48 hours after being arrested at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on allegations of financial crime.
The lawmaker was detained on Sunday, 8 May, over suspected money laundering and alleged involvement in romance scam-related activities, according to information available to investigators.
Sources close to his legal representatives say he intends to challenge the legality of his arrest and continued detention when he is brought before the Dutch court.
The development has triggered formal engagement in Ghana’s Parliament, which says it has been officially informed of the arrest.
In a statement issued by Clerk to Parliament Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament confirmed it has initiated contact with Ghana’s diplomatic mission in The Hague to obtain full details of the case.
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The statement added that the Speaker of Parliament and leadership are monitoring the situation closely while awaiting further clarification from Dutch authorities on the circumstances of the arrest.
Meanwhile, Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has assured that the MP remains safe and in stable condition while in detention, dismissing concerns over his welfare.
The case is expected to proceed with an initial court appearance in the Netherlands, where authorities will determine the next steps regarding his detention and possible prosecution.
