By Alimatu Jalloh
Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a major breakthrough against transnational fraud, Musa “Seaport” Kamara, a fugitive travel scammer, has been apprehended in Accra, Ghana, and extradited to Sierra Leone through a collaborative effort by the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), INTERPOL, and Ghanaian authorities.
The operation, led by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Genevieve Tity Cowan, Head of INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau in Freetown, represents a significant achievement in tackling organized crime targeting individuals seeking overseas opportunities. Kamara, who operated under multiple aliases, is accused of defrauding three victims of over $54,000 through false promises of travel arrangements. The reported individual losses were $32,000, $18,000, and $4,000, respectively.
Authorities revealed that while Kamara claimed to be residing in France, he was discovered living in Dodowa, a suburb of Accra. In a surprising twist, he was unknowingly living near the daughters of one of his victims. The victim, upon recognizing Kamara in a photograph, alerted his daughters, who identified the fugitive as their neighbor. This revelation led to a formal complaint at the Dodowa Police Station and prompted INTERPOL to swiftly act on the intelligence, resulting in Kamara’s arrest and extradition.
Currently detained at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters on Pademba Road, Freetown, Kamara is assisting with further investigations. CSP Cowan confirmed that he faces multiple charges of obtaining money by false pretenses and may be linked to other fraudulent schemes.
The Sierra Leone Police have commended the successful cross-border cooperation that led to Kamara’s capture, reaffirming their commitment to securing justice for fraud victims and dismantling criminal networks operating beyond borders.