Crime

Three Ghanaian nationals extradited to US in $100m online fraud case

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1 day ago

August 9, 2025

Three Ghanaian nationals accused of orchestrating a $100 million online fraud scheme targeting U.S. businesses and vulnerable Americans have been extradited to New York, federal prosecutors announced Friday.

Isaac Oduro Boateng, a/k/a “Kofi Boat,” Inusah Ahmed, a/k/a “Pascal,” and Derrick Van Yeboah, a/k/a “Van,” arrived in New York on August 7 after being extradited from Ghana.

They are scheduled to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger. A fourth defendant, Patrick Kwame Asare, a/k/a “Borgar,” remains at large.

According a post on the FBI website on Friday

“As alleged, Isaac Oduro Boateng, Inusah Ahmed, Derrick van Yeboah, and Patrick Kwame Asare led and participated in an international fraud ring that engaged in a massive conspiracy to defraud vulnerable people and steal from businesses,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton.

“Offshore scammers should know that we, the FBI, and our law enforcement partners will work around the world to combat online fraud and bring perpetrators to justice.”

All these are detailed in a press release dated August 8, 2025, on the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York.

FBI Assistant Director in Charge Christopher G. Raia said, “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.

“The FBI will continue to ensure anyone who preys on companies and vulnerable Americans online is made to face the criminal justice system.”

Prosecutors say the defendants held senior positions in a Ghana-based network that posed as romantic partners to older victims and used fraudulent emails to trick companies into wiring funds.

After securing the money, the proceeds were allegedly laundered through West Africa, often directed by “chairmen” such as Boateng and Ahmed.

All four defendants face multiple federal charges, including wire fraud, money laundering, and receiving stolen funds, with each wire fraud count carrying a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.

The case is being handled by the Southern District of New York’s Complex Frauds and Cybercrime Unit.

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Operation Safe Have arrests fraudster for impersonating its personnel to collect N400k from family of notorious gunrunner

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12 hours ago

August 10, 2025

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Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) has arrested one Mr Musa Ali, for impersonating as a personnel of OPSH with intent to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

Major Media Information Officer of OPSH, Major Samson Nantip, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, August 9, 2025 said the suspect fraudulently presented himself as a serving member of OPSH and deceitfully collected the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Naira (N400,000.00) from the family of a notorious gunrunner currently undergoing investigation.

“Mr Ali falsely claimed that he could stop the ongoing investigations and secure the suspect’s release from custody before his fraudulent scheme was promptly uncovered by operatives of OPSH leading to his arrest,” the statement read.

“OPSH wishes to categorically state that it does not, under any circumstances, collect money or other gratification to release suspects or halt investigations.

“All suspects arrested by OPSH are diligently investigated in line with established legal procedures with the ultimate aim of ensuring justice and maintaining peace across the Joint Operations Area.

“Therefore, the arrest of Mr Musa Ali underscores OPSH’s unwavering commitment to professionalism, transparency and zero tolerance for corruption.

“We assure the public that the suspect will be diligently prosecuted upon completion of investigations.

“We, therefore, urge members of the public to be vigilant and wary of fraudsters who may attempt to exploit their circumstances by making false claims of influence over OPSH’s investigative activities.

“The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity or individuals impersonating security personnel through OPSH’s toll-free line 08000020203 or by visiting Headquarters OPSH around Hill Station Roundabout in Jos.

“OPSH reaffirms its commitment to protecting lives and property, promoting peace and upholding the highest standards of integrity.

“It is also expedient to state that OPSH in conjunction with other security agencies on the plateau will continue to work tirelessly with stakeholders and law-abiding citizens to rid the JOA of criminalities.”

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Suspected thief nabbed for allegedly stealing pot of food, gas cylinder and electric cooker from apartment in Jos

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August 10, 2025

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A young man was accused of stealing from an apartment at Dawaki Close, near Hill Station Hotel in Jos, Plateau State.

It was gathered that the suspect allegedly entered the apartment on Friday afternoon, August 8, 2025, went to the kitchen, turned off the cooking gas, and ran away with the gas cylinder, the food that was cooking, and an electric cooker.

He was later caught at Tudun Wada park and handed over to security officers.

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Wanted General Overseer arrested in Lagos for cross-border drug trafficking (PHOTOS)

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13 hours ago

August 10, 2025

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele (alias Abbas Ajakaiye) for masterminding multiple shipments of illicit drugs into Nigeria.

The spokesperson of the agency, Femi Babafemi, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, August 10, 2025 said the suspect was nabbed after months of fleeing abroad to evade arrest.

“Prophet Adefolusho was arrested at his church located in Okun Ajah, Ogombo road, Lekki area of Lagos on Sunday 3rd August 2025 by NDLEA officers who waited for him since morning to conclude the Sunday worship service in the evening before moving in on him the moment he stepped out of the church premises,” the statement read.

“The arrest came after he had evaded arrest twice and fled to Ghana to hide since June when operatives started trailing him following the seizure of two shipments of Ghana Loud, a strain of cannabis linked to him.

“The first seizure of 200kg of the psychoactive substance was made at Okun Ajah beach on 4th June 2025 while another consignment of 700kg of same substance was recovered from his delivery van on 6th July 2025.

“In his statement, he admitted ferrying the illicit consignments through the waterways from Ghana into Nigeria, adding that he had fled to the West African country to hide after he escaped arrest twice in the recent past.”