3 Ghanaian Cousins In US Arrested For Trafficking Guns And Money Laundering

• Three Ghanaian cousins have been arrested in New York City with over 100 illegal guns
• The investigation led to the seizure of 109 illegal firearms and rifles and 20 assault weapons
• The three were arrested after a seven-month investigation and also charged with money laundering

Three men of Ghanaian origin have been arrested in New York City, US, with over 100 illegal guns.

The men have been identified as Ahmed Mutalib, Abdul Haruna, and Murtala Haruna.

The three, who are cousins, have been charged with 575 counts of criminal sale of a firearm, unlawful possession of a weapon, conspiracy, and money laundering.

They had conspired to smuggle and sell the weapons in the US.

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Following a seven-month probe, the arrests were announced on Monday, November 6, 2023.

The investigation led to the seizure of 109 illegal firearms and rifles, 20 assault weapons, 139 high-capacity magazines, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

Prosecutors say a police officer who understands Ghanaian languages was able to translate their conversations from Hausa, Ga, and Twi after the defendants’ phones were wiretapped.

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The man hired a lookalike to trick examiners and take the test on his behalf after failing 12 previous times.

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Six Ghanaians arrested in US for fraud

Six Ghanaians were arrested in the US for their involvement in cyber fraud.

YEN.com.gh reported that the six Ghanaians have been charged for laundering more than $50 million.

They were arrested in different states at different times.

Source: YEN.com.gh