Kwame Boahene, Wire Fraud and Conspiracy, Delaware 2026
A Maryland man has been arrested for his alleged role in a multimillion-dollar romance fraud scheme that targeted victims across the country, including in Delaware.
Kwame Boahene, 63, was taken into custody on March 25, 2026, after a federal grand jury indicted him on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
According to court documents, Boahene and his co-conspirators orchestrated an international romance fraud scheme that defrauded victims, including elderly victims and a victim in Delaware.
The scammers created fictitious online personas to develop romantic relationships with the victims. Once trust was established, the cybercriminals convinced the victims to send money for fabricated reasons, such as helping to secure an inheritance or paying for medical expenses.
To advance the fraud, Boahene used bank accounts opened under the names of limited liability companies to receive several million dollars in fraudulent proceeds from the victims.
He then transferred the illicit funds through various domestic and international bank accounts to conceal the money's fraudulent origins.
Boahene is charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. If convicted, Boahene faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison on each charge.
A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Key Facts
- State: Delaware
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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