Ghanaian twin brothers and US woman plead guilty to $9m romance scam
Summary
Two Ghanaian twin brothers and a woman from Hawaii pleaded guilty to taking part in an international romance scam that stole $9 million from victims in the United States and Europe. The victims were often elderly people who were deceived by fake identities on dating sites and social media and persuaded to send money to accounts in Ghana.Key Facts
- Jamal and Kamal Abubakari, both 22, and Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie, 53, pleaded guilty.
- The scam ran from July 2024 to April 2026, and victims collectively lost $9 million.
- Many victims lived in Ohio, where the charges were filed; others lived in 24 additional U.S. states, Germany and Austria.
- The defendants face up to 20 years in prison and are due to be sentenced next year.
- The three agreed to forfeit jewellery seized by investigators, including watches, rings, chains and earrings.
- U.S. authorities said the defendants used false identities to build romantic relationships and direct victims to transfer money to Ghanaian bank accounts.
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