Derrick Yeboah, a Ghanaian national, has pleaded guilty in a United States court. He admitted to defrauding American victims.
The total amount stolen from victims is over $10 million. This was through romance scams and business email compromise schemes. A court filing details these charges.
Yeboah was extradited to the United States in August 2025. He was reportedly part of a criminal organization based in Ghana.
Prosecutors stated that the organization targeted numerous individuals in the United States. The schemes involved creating fake online relationships to obtain money.
They also involved sending fraudulent emails to trick businesses into sending money to wrong accounts. These actions led to significant financial losses for the victims.
The plea agreement is part of an ongoing effort by law enforcement to combat transnational cyber fraud. The United States Department of Justice announced the plea.
Further legal proceedings will determine Yeboah's sentence. The exact date for sentencing has not yet been set by the court.