Three Ghanaians, Isaac Boateng, Inusah Ahmed, and Derrick van Yeboah have been extradited to the United States over allegations of stealing more than $100 million from victims through romance scams and business email compromise schemes.
The trio arrived in the U.S. on August 7, 2025, and will face trial before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger.
According to a Friday statement by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. A fourth suspect, Patrick Asare, remains at large.
The statement said Boateng, 36; Ahmed, 40; Van Yeboah, 40; and Asare, 39, all of Ghana, are each facing charges of wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to receive stolen money, and receipt of stolen money.
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The offences carry maximum sentences ranging from five to 20 years in prison.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it is working with global partners to combat online fraud and bring “offshore scammers” to justice.
FBI Assistant Director Christopher G. Raia stated that the three extradited suspects would be held accountable for allegedly scamming companies and vulnerable Americans out of more than $100 million.
“Deceiving businesses using email compromise campaigns and tricking innocent elderly victims through fraudulent companionship in order to exploit their trust and finances is not merely appalling but illegal,” Raia said.
He added that the group laundered the proceeds to West Africa, where the funds were largely funnelled to individuals known as “chairmen,” who directed the activities of other members of the conspiracy.
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