A Ghanaian national, Derrick Van Yeboah, has been sentenced to over seven years in a U.S. federal prison for his involvement in a massive romance scam and business email compromise (BEC) fraud scheme that defrauded victims of an estimated $100 million.
The court also ordered Van Yeboah to forfeit over $10 million in illicit gains. The sentencing marks a significant victory for law enforcement in dismantling international fraud networks that target unsuspecting individuals and businesses.