A Ghanaian man named Derrick Van Yeboah has pleaded guilty in a United States court. He admitted to his part in a romance scam.
This scam led to victims losing more than $10 million. The court filing shows this was part of a bigger international fraud network. This network stole $100 million in total.
Van Yeboah's plea means he has accepted responsibility for his actions in this crime.
Romance scams often involve criminals pretending to be someone they are not online. They gain the trust of victims and then ask for money.
The investigation leading to this plea involved law enforcement in multiple countries.
The total amount stolen by the global network is very large.
Van Yeboah will now face sentencing by the court.
Further details about the sentencing will be announced by the court.