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Ghana–U.S. Romance-Fraud Case: Three Indicted; Related Sentences DetailedGhana / United States15 October 2026 · Ghana / United States · Source-attributed reportGhana–U.S. Romance-Fraud Case: Three Indicted; Related Sentences DetailedA supplied Justice Department release names Jamal and Kamal Abubakari and Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie in an alleged romance-fraud network targeting older Americans. Arrests were reported in Virginia, with alleged transfers to Ghana.Open report

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South Africa Reports Extradition of Six Nigerian Nationals in Romance-Fraud InvestigationSouth Africa / United StatesRomance FraudEXTRADITION REPORTED · CHARGES ARE ALLEGATIONSSouth Africa Reports Extradition of Six Nigerian Nationals in Romance-Fraud InvestigationSouth Africa's Hawks said six Nigerian nationals arrested in 2021 were being handed over to U.S. agents to face fraud charges. A later U.S. release specifically confirms the extradition of five defendants in a New Jersey prosecution. 11 September 2026Open report Two Charged in Alleged $1.3M Romance-Fraud Scheme Using Fake 49ers PersonaUnited StatesRomance FraudARRESTED & CHARGED · PRESUMED INNOCENTTwo Charged in Alleged $1.3M Romance-Fraud Scheme Using Fake 49ers PersonaFederal prosecutors charged Daejon Labrayae Love and Taylor Jamie Chan, alleging a dating-app investment scheme involving more than two dozen women and more than $1.3 million. 28 August 2026Open report Jibril Baron: Reported Romance-Fraud Network and Crypto TrailGhanaRomance FraudTIP FOLLOW-UPJibril Baron: Reported Romance-Fraud Network and Crypto TrailA dedicated case page for the reported romance-fraud and money-laundering network associated with Jibril Baron. 2026Open report Derrick Van Yeboah and the Reported International Fraud SyndicateGhana / United StatesRomance FraudEXTRADITION REPORTDerrick Van Yeboah and the Reported International Fraud SyndicateA reported international fraud network involving romance scams, business-email compromise, and cyber-enabled fraud. August 2025Open report