Kofi Boat pleads guilty and faces 20 years in US prison
Ghanaian business mogul Kofi Boat, who is believed to have started his business journey with just GH¢2, has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a $100 million romance scam. The businessman’s guilty plea comes a year and two months after his extradition to the United States to face charges over his alleged involvement in the […] The post Kofi Boat pleads guilty and faces 20 years in US prison…
Two Ghanaian men, Kofi Boat and Pascal, have pleaded guilty to their involvement in a large-scale romance fraud scheme that defrauded over $100 million from victims in the United States. Boat, 37, and Pascal, 41, were identified by US prosecutors as the "chairmen" of an international cybercrime organization based primarily in Ghana.
They entered guilty pleas before US District Judge Arun Subramanian in New York, admitting to a single charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which can result in up to 20 years in prison. The two were responsible for supervising and managing the criminal organization that exploited vulnerable individuals, often older men and women, through fake online relationships.
After gaining their trust, the perpetrators convinced victims to send money or assist in laundering stolen funds. Boat is responsible for approximately $12.5 million in losses, while Pascal is responsible for around $28.5 million. The case involved cooperation from Ghanaian and US agencies, including the Ghana Attorney General’s Office, the FBI, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Boat and Pascal were extradited to the US on August 7, 2025, following the assistance of various agencies in securing their extradition.
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