- Fraud suspect Joseph Badu Boateng (Dada Joe Remix) has been handed over to U.S. authorities
- The scheme reportedly defrauded victims of millions of dollars
- U.S. Embassy, FBI, and Ghanaian agencies collaborated to secure extradition
Joseph Badu Boateng, popularly known as Dada Joe Remix, has been extradited to the United States to face charges connected to a large-scale romance and inheritance fraud scheme worth millions of dollars.
The extradition was the result of a coordinated operation involving the U.S. Embassy’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Ghanaian law enforcement authorities. Boateng is believed to be the mastermind behind a criminal syndicate that exploited vulnerable American citizens through elaborate online romance scams and fake inheritance claims.
According to U.S. prosecutors, the scheme defrauded multiple victims over an extended period, resulting in significant financial losses.
In a statement, the U.S. Embassy underscored the vital role of international collaboration in combating global fraud:
“This case underscores the strong partnership between Ghanaian authorities and U.S. law enforcement in holding fraudsters accountable.”
Boateng was arrested in Ghana earlier this year after investigations tied him to the network. Following due legal process, he was handed over to U.S. officials and is now in custody in the United States. He is expected to stand trial in the coming weeks.
