The United States Department of Justice has disclosed a list of Ghanaian authorities it collaborated with in their investigation and prosecution of an international criminal network accused of orchestrating romance fraud schemes targeting elderly victims across the United States.

In a statement released on May 14, 2026, the US Department of Justice acknowledged the support and cooperation of its international partners while announcing the indictment of several Ghanaians linked to the fraud syndicate.

See the full list of Ghanaians indicted in the US for romance fraud

The Ghanaian institutions named by the US authorities include:

1. Ghana Attorney General’s Office

2. Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)

3. Ghana Police Service

4. Cyber Security Authority

5. Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC)

6. Financial Intelligence Centre

7. Ghana Immigration Service

8. National Intelligence Bureau

9. FBI Legal Attaché Office in Accra

Background

According to the US Department of Justice, federal prosecutors in the case of United States v Jamal Abubakari et al. charged three individuals with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

The accused persons are Jamal Abubakari, 22, also known as Arrangement Kamal; another Jamal Abubakari, 22, also known as Lancaster; and Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie, 53, also known as Amanda Joy Glum.

All three were arrested in Virginia and remain in custody.

Prosecutors alleged that between July 2024 and April 2026, the suspects used fake identities on dating websites and social media platforms to lure victims into romantic relationships before convincing them to transfer money.

Authorities said the funds were laundered through bank accounts in the United States and later distributed to accomplices in Ghana and other countries.

The indictment forms part of a wider crackdown on Ghana-linked fraud conspiracies being prosecuted in the US.

Earlier, Frederick Kumi and Daniel Yussif, both 31, were charged in December 2025.

Ghanaian Nationals Indicted for Romance Fraud Scams

The investigation was led by the FBI Cleveland Division with support from several Ghanaian security and investigative institutions.

The prosecutions are being carried out under the Elder Justice Initiative, established under the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act of 2017, which focuses on tackling scams and financial crimes targeting elderly people in the United States.

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