The FBI extradites Ghanaians accused of running a massive fraud operation that stole over $100 million from victims worldwide. The United States Department of Justice confirmed the arrival of three suspects from Ghana to face charges in the U.S.
The accused are Isaac Boateng, also known as Kofi Boat, Inusah Ahmed, and Derrick Van Yeboah. Authorities allege they were members of a transnational criminal network involved in romance scams and business email compromise (BEC) schemes.
“These actors were allegedly part of an international criminal organisation that conducted romance scams and business email compromises. They stole over $100 million from dozens of victims,” the FBI stated on Thursday, August 8, 2025.
The schemes targeted individuals and businesses. Romance scams relied on fake online relationships to trick victims into sending money. BEC fraudsters compromised business email accounts and redirected corporate payments to fraudulent bank accounts.
The FBI has intensified global efforts against such cyber-enabled crimes. It works with international law enforcement agencies to track and arrest suspects. Cross-border cooperation has led to several high-profile arrests and extraditions in recent years.
This latest case underscores the U.S. government’s commitment to holding perpetrators accountable. Prosecutors say the three will face trial on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy.
