{
  "id": 17410792,
  "title": "Two “Chairmen” Of Ghana Romance Scam Conspiracy Plead Guilty",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/two-chairmen-of-ghana-romance-scam-conspiracy-plead-guilty",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T14:02:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/two-chairmen-of-ghana-romance-scam-conspiracy-plead-guilty/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "United States Attorney Jamie McDonald announced that Isaac Oduro Boateng, also known as \"Kofi Boat,\" and Inusah Ahmed, known as \"Pascal,\" have pleaded guilty to their roles in an international conspiracy that stole over $100 million through romance scams and business email compromises. Boateng and Ahmed, both from Ghana, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. McDonald stated that the guilty pleas show that fraudsters can no longer evade justice due to international borders. The two defendants were part of a criminal organization based in Ghana that targeted vulnerable Americans, particularly older men and women, by posing as romantic interests online. Once trust was established, scammers deceived victims into sending money, which was then laundered back to Ghana. Boateng is responsible for around $12.5 million in losses, while Ahmed is responsible for about $28.5 million. The maximum sentence for each is 20 years in prison, but the judge will determine the final sentence.",
  "summary": "United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced today that ISAAC ODURO BOATENG, a/k/a “Kofi Boat,” and INUSAH AHMED, a/k/a “Pascal,” plead guilty for their roles in an international criminal organization that stole more than $100 million from victims via romance scams and business email compromises. BOATENG pled guilty today, […] The post Two “Chairmen” Of…",
  "key_points": [
    "Isaac Oduro Boateng and Inusah Ahmed plead guilty to $100M romance scam conspiracy.",
    "Ghana-based duo targeted vulnerable Americans, mainly older adults.",
    "Boateng responsible for $12.5M, Ahmed for $28.5M in losses."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}