Some identified Ghanaian nationals in the USA sentenced for romance scam
Several Ghanaian nationals convicted in romance fraud cases prosecuted in the Northern District of Ohio have received prison sentences ranging from just over four years to nine years, alongside court-ordered restitution totaling millions of dollars.
The details were shared in a post by CDR Africa on X, highlighting the scale of financial losses linked to the fraud schemes.
According to the post, court records show that the convicted individuals were ordered to repay victims for losses linked to online romance scams and related fraudulent schemes.
Among those sentenced was Dwayne Asafo Adjei, who received a prison term of five years and 11 months and was ordered to pay restitution amounting to $372,943.
Anna Amponsah was handed a nine-year prison sentence and ordered to pay $1,444,639 in restitution.
Eric Aidoo also received a sentence of five years and 11 months and was ordered to repay $668,228 to victims.
Hannah Adom was sentenced to 71 months in prison with restitution set at $278,894, while Nancy Adom received the same 71-month sentence and was ordered to pay $1,079,559.
Otuo Amponsah received one of the harshest penalties in the cases, with a nine-year prison sentence and restitution totaling $3,324,675.
Portia Joe was sentenced to four years and three months in prison and ordered to repay $2,035,438.
The cases form part of broader efforts by U.S. authorities to crack down on international romance fraud operations, which often target vulnerable individuals through online relationships before convincing victims to send large sums of money.
Romance fraud schemes have increasingly drawn the attention of law enforcement agencies worldwide due to the significant financial and emotional harm suffered by victims.
Authorities in the United States continue to warn the public to exercise caution when engaging with individuals online, particularly in situations involving requests for money or financial assistance.
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