Three Ghanaian nationals are facing extradition to the United States for their alleged involvement in a massive $100 million fraud scheme tied to Business Email Compromise (BEC) and romance scams.
The suspects - Isaac Kofi Oduro Boateng, also known as Kofi Boat, a man identified as Agony, and a third unnamed accomplice - were arrested on Friday, June 13, 2025, in a joint operation between Interpol and the FBI.
A fourth suspect remains at large.
READ ALSO: Nigerian 'Tech Queen' and Ghanaian accomplices arrested for multi-million dollar internet fraudThe extradition follows a 2023 indictment by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, which charged the individuals with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.
