Two Ghanaian brothers and a US-based woman have been indicted in connection with an alleged romance scam and money laundering scheme that authorities say primarily targeted older Americans through dating sites and social media platforms.
In a press statement released on Thursday, May 14, the US Attorney’s Office announced that a federal indictment had been unsealed in a case involving Jamal Abubakari, also known as “Arrangement”, Kamal Abubakari, well known as “Lancaster” and Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie.
The three suspects are facing charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.
According to the indictment, the alleged scheme operated between July 2024 and April 2026.
Prosecutors claim the accused, alongside other co-conspirators, used fake identities and personas to establish close relationships with victims online, many of which developed into romantic connections.
Authorities allege that after gaining the trust of victims through fabricated stories and emotional manipulation, the suspects convinced them to send money via wire transfers to accounts controlled by members of the criminal network.
Investigators further alleged that portions of the funds were transferred to co-conspirators in Ghana and other locations.
All three defendants were reportedly arrested in Virginia and remain in custody pending further court proceedings.
The case is one of several ongoing investigations highlighting increasing concerns over organised romance fraud schemes that disproportionately target elderly individuals in the United States.
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