Fraud Fiasco: Ghanaian “Game Boys” Exposed in $100 Million Romance Scam Bust
Romance scams just got a plot twist: Four Ghanaians, aka “sakawa boys,” allegedly swindled over $100 million from unsuspecting Americans. While they wooed victims online, they were reportedly less romantic with emails—tricking businesses out of millions. Now the U.S. is playing matchmaker, pairing them with justice!
Hot Take:
Looks like these “sakawa boys” were caught red-handed in a love story gone wrong! While they were busy playing cupid with their fraudulent arrows, the Justice Department decided to swipe left on their criminal antics. Lesson learned: Don’t mess with the heartstrings (or purse strings) of Americans unless you want a one-way ticket to the U.S., courtesy of the FBI!
Key Points:
- Four Ghanaian nationals charged in a $100 million fraud ring.
- Scams involved romance scams and business email compromise attacks.
- The fraudsters were extradited to the U.S. for prosecution.
- Victims were typically vulnerable older individuals and businesses.
- Defendants face up to 20 years for several conspiracy charges.
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