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Ghana's "Fraud Boys" Face Reckoning: Romance Scams and Lifestyle Audits

Author
The Labari Journal
Published
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://shows.acast.com/audio-stories/episodes/686c30cb8d2a216e1233e3a9

This episode discusses the increasing scrutiny and legal actions against individuals in Ghana, often referred to as "fraud boys," who are involved in online scams, particularly romance and inheritance fraud.


The episode highlights prominent cases such as Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng, or "Dada Joe Remix," and celebrity Mona Faiz Montrage, both facing extradition and charges in the U.S. for their alleged roles in defrauding victims of millions. The article also details the FBI's reporting of significant financial losses to romance scams, with elderly individuals disproportionately affected.

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