Four Ghanaian nationals, ISAAC ODURO BOATENG, INUSAH AHMED, DERRICK VAN YEBOAH, and PATRICK KWAME ASARE, have been extradited to the United States for their roles in a massive $100 million romance scam conspiracy. United States Attorney Jay Clayton and FBI Assistant Director Christopher G. Raia announced today that BOATENG, AHMED, and VAN YEBOAH were extradited from Ghana and arrived in the U.S. on August 7, 2025. ASARE remains at large.
The accused, aged 36 to 40, are charged with wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to receive stolen money, and receipt of stolen money. The scam targeted vulnerable Americans, using fake identities to form romantic relationships and then deceiving them out of their hard-earned money.
BOATENG and AHMED were identified as chairmen of the organization, directing activities from West Africa, where proceeds were laundered and funneled to various individuals. The FBI has been instrumental in this investigation, working with international partners to bring the scammers to justice.
“Offshore scammers should know that we, the FBI, and our law enforcement partners will work around the world to combat online fraud and bring perpetrators to justice,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton.
FBI Assistant Director Christopher G. Raia emphasized the severity of the crime: “Deceiving businesses using email compromise campaigns and tricking innocent elderly victims through fraudulent companionship is not merely appalling but illegal. The FBI will continue to ensure anyone who preys on companies and vulnerable Americans online is made to face the criminal justice system.”
The case is assigned to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian.
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- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Cybercrime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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