PLANO, Texas – The Eastern District of Texas has meted out justice to Daniel Boadu, a 36-year-old from Williston, North Dakota. Boadu has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay over $4.7 million in restitution for his role in a money laundering conspiracy.
Boadu pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering on August 29, 2025, receiving a sentence of 54 months by U.S. District Judge Michael J. Truncale. The judge’s decision came after Boadu was implicated in a scheme that spanned from at least August 2015 through February 2021.
According to court documents, Boadu conspired with others to dupe unsuspecting individuals through romance scams. These scammers create fake profiles on dating websites, targeting those seeking companionship or romance. Once trust is established, the victim is persuaded to send money under various pretenses, usually via bank transfers to U.S. accounts controlled by the scammer.
Boadu was among the bank account holders who received the fraudulent funds in this elaborate scheme. His role facilitated the transfer of stolen money and he has been held accountable for his part in this criminal enterprise.
The investigation into Boadu’s actions was a collaborative effort by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation, with the prosecution led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Anand Varadarajan.
U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs announced the sentence, emphasizing the gravity of Boadu’s crimes and the justice served on behalf of the victims who lost millions in this heartless scam.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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