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A Ghanaian man pleaded guilty to a $100M fraud scheme, including romance scams targeting elderly victims, and faces up to 20 years in prison.
Derrick Van Yeboah, a 40-year-old Ghanaian national, has pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to his role in a transnational fraud scheme that stole over $100 million, including more than $10 million from elderly victims via romance scams.
Using fake identities, he gained trust online before soliciting money, with funds funneled through networks that also used Business Email Compromise tactics against businesses.
He faces up to 20 years in prison and has agreed to repay $10.1 million in restitution.
The case involved U.S. and Ghanaian authorities, with sentencing set for June 3, 2026.
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Un hombre de Ghana se declaró culpable de un esquema de fraude de $ 100M, incluidas las estafas románticas dirigidas a víctimas mayores, y se enfrenta a hasta 20 años de prisión.