Derrick Yeboah, who is from Ghana, has admitted to committing crimes in a United States court. He was sent to the US in August 2025 after being extradited.
Yeboah pleaded guilty to defrauding American citizens. The total amount lost by victims is over $10 million.
Prosecutors say Yeboah was involved with a criminal group operating from Ghana. The group used romance scams and business email compromise schemes to steal money.
Romance scams involve faking relationships to trick people into sending money. Business email compromise schemes involve faking emails to trick companies into sending money.
The United States Department of Justice announced Yeboah's guilty plea. Details of the plea were filed in a court document.
The prosecution stated that Yeboah's actions caused significant financial harm to many individuals and businesses.
The court filing indicated that Yeboah participated in these schemes over several years.
His extradition and guilty plea are part of an ongoing effort by law enforcement to combat international cyber fraud.