A Ghanaian citizen has confessed to his involvement in a major international fraud operation. The scheme targeted people through online romance scams and business email compromises.
Derrick Van Yeboah, also known as Van, made his plea in a United States District Court in New York. He admitted his role in the criminal enterprise.
This fraud ring managed to steal more than $10 million from its victims. The group operated across international borders.
Van Yeboah now faces a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years. Legal action is proceeding in the United States court system.
The court filing details his participation in the sophisticated scam operations.