A Ghanaian man named Derrick Van Yeboah has pleaded guilty in a U.S. court. He admitted to his part in a romance scam.
This scam alone stole more than $10 million from victims.
The romance scam was part of a much larger global fraud operation. This operation is estimated to be worth $100 million.
Court filings show Van Yeboah's involvement in the scheme.
Officials stated the investigation is ongoing into the wider network.
The U.S. court proceedings are leading to potential sentencing for Van Yeboah.
This case highlights the transnational nature of sophisticated fraud schemes.