In a significant development in the fight against international cybercrime, three Ghanaian nationals have been extradited to the United States to face charges related to a massive $100 million fraud operation. The scheme involved sophisticated romance scams and business email compromise (BEC) frauds targeting vulnerable individuals and companies, highlighting the growing transnational nature of cybercriminal networks.

The three men-Isaac Oduro Boateng, Inusah Ahmed, and Derrick Van Yeboah-were officially extradited to the United States on August 7, 2025. They are accused of being key members of an organized criminal group based in Ghana that orchestrated large-scale fraud involving over $100 million in stolen funds. A fourth suspect, Patrick Kwame Asare, remains at large.

The charges brought against the three men include wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and receiving stolen property. These charges stem from a sprawling criminal operation that victimized dozens of individuals and multiple corporate entities across the United States.

The indictment, made public by the US Department of Justice (DoJ), outlines two primary fraud methodologies used by the group: romance scams and business email compromise (BEC).

Romance scams have become a well-known form of online fraud. The criminal group is alleged to have created fake identities on dating websites and social media platforms, targeting vulnerable individuals, often older men and women, who were seeking companionship.

The accused are said to have fabricated elaborate stories and developed fake relationships with victims to build trust and emotional attachment. Once that trust was secured, they would request money under........

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