The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio has confirmed the arrest and indictment of two Ghanaian twins and a US-based woman over their alleged involvement in an international romance fraud and money laundering operation targeting elderly Americans.
According to the statement released on May 14, the suspects — Jamal Abubakari, also known as “Arrangement,” Kamal Abubakari, also known as “Lancaster,” and Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie — have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Authorities say the three were arrested in Virginia and remain in custody pending further court proceedings.
Investigators allege the accused used fake online identities to build close and often romantic relationships with victims before manipulating them into sending money to accounts linked to the alleged network.
