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US court hears how Ghanaian scammer made over $10m posing as fake romantic partner
March 7, 2026
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US court hears how Ghanaian scammer made over $10m posing as fake romantic partner

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Policy

Key Points

  • A Ghanaian national, Derrick Van Yeboah, pleaded guilty in a U.S. court to his role in an international online fraud scheme.
  • The scheme, largely operated from Ghana, defrauded victims of over $100 million through romance scams and business email compromises.
  • Van Yeboah admitted to personally stealing more than $10 million by posing as fictitious romantic partners in romance scams.
  • He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and agreed to pay over $10.1 million in restitution and forfeiture.
  • The investigation involved the FBI with support from authorities in Ghana and the U.S. Department of Justice.

Why This Matters

This case significantly impacts Ghana's international reputation, highlighting the country as a hub for sophisticated cyber fraud schemes. It underscores the urgent need for Ghana to strengthen its cybersecurity policies, enhance law enforcement capabilities, and increase public awareness to combat these transnational crimes. Failure to address this issue aggressively could deter foreign investment and negatively affect Ghana's global standing.

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