RALEIGH, N.C. – In a stunning revelation, Sanda G. Frimpong, a 33-year-old former Army servicemember, was today sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for his role in laundering hundreds of thousands of dollars from romance scams.
Frimpong’s treachery, which exploited the most vulnerable members of society, including seniors and military veterans, reached new heights when it was revealed he committed these crimes while serving active-duty at Fort Bragg. The sentence was announced by U.S. District Judge James C. Dever III following Frimpong’s guilty plea to three counts of money laundering on September 14, 2023.
“Romance scammers exploit our most vulnerable citizens, even our seniors and military veterans, sometimes leaving them financially and emotionally devastated,” declared U.S. Attorney Michael Easley. “The involvement of an Army servicemember in romance scams is appalling, and we are partnering with the Department of Defense to root out such fraudsters.”
“Integrity is a core tenet of the armed forces, and when servicemembers compromise their integrity for greed, it tarnishes the reputation of all serving in uniform,” stated Special Agent in Charge Christopher Dillard of the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General, Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS). “We will continue to work with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to hold accountable those who prey on the most vulnerable.”
Frimpong and his conspirators conducted elaborate scams, impersonating romantic interests, diplomats, customs personnel, and military personnel to gain their victims’ trust and convince them to provide money or property. Frimpong then funneled the proceeds through various bank accounts across state lines and contacts in Ghana. The investigation was led by the Defense Criminal Investigative Service, with Assistant U.S. Attorney David G. Beraka prosecuting the case.
For more information on this case, including related court documents and information, visit the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or PACER by searching for Case No. 5:23-CR-0035-D.”
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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