Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was detained in the United States due to an immigration-related issue, not a criminal arrest. According to his legal team, the detention was carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while he was in the country for medical treatment. Authorities raised concerns about his visa or immigration status, which led to his temporary detention for verification. The matter is described as a routine immigration procedure, and he is said to be cooperating fully. This detention is separate from ongoing legal matters in Ghana and does not automatically mean extradition or criminal charges in the U.S.