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FBI extradites three Ghanaian nationals over $100 million romance scam
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has brought three Ghanaian nationals to the United States over their roles in an alleged $100 million fraud scheme.
The suspects , Isaac Oduro Boateng, Inusah Ahmed, and Derrick Van Yeboah arrived in New York on August 7, 2025.
A fourth suspect, Patrick Kwame Asare, is still on the run.
According to the FBI on its twitter page, the group scammed elderly Americans through fake online relationships and tricked companies into wiring money using fraudulent emails.
The Bureau mentioned that the network operated from Ghana, with leaders known as “chairmen” moving stolen funds to West Africa.
The FBI added that the men face charges including wire fraud, money laundering, and receiving stolen funds. Some offences carry prison terms of up to 20 years if convicted.
The Bureau noted that the extradition was made possible through cooperation between U.S. and Ghanaian authorities. It added that the charges are only allegations until proven in court.
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Turn your attention to the religious bodies – GTEC urged
A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has called on the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to extend its regulatory work to unaccredited religious leaders and institutions in the country.
Speaking in an interview with Channelone TV, Dr. Boakye-Danquah urged GTEC not to focus its attention on the Deputy Education Minister, but rather turn to the growing number of individuals who parade themselves with unverified academic and religious titles.
He said while Ghana has credible theological institutions such as Trinity Theological Seminary, the Ghana Baptist Seminary, and the Assemblies of God Seminary, many people still assume titles such as “Reverend Doctor,” “Apostle,” or “Professor” without going through accredited training.
“I would want to urge the GTEC to turn their attention to religious bodies… that will sanitize the system in our country,” he said.
Dr. Boakye-Danquah expressed concern that some individuals who previously had no religious background suddenly establish churches and assume high-ranking titles without proper training.
According to him, this trend undermines the integrity of both the academic and religious systems.
He added that enforcing standards in theological education and religious leadership would help create a more credible and well-structured society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Review feeding allocation for prisoners from GHS1.80 to GHS5 – Human Rights Committee to Mahama
The Human Rights Committee of Parliament has called on President John Dramani Mahama to increase the daily feeding allocation for prisoners from GHS1.80 to at least GHS5.
The Committee, chaired by Kumawu MP Ernest Yaw Anim, said the current amount was inadequate and therefore ought be reviewed to safeguard the rights and dignity of inmates.
It argued that an increment would help the country meet both local and international standards on prison welfare.
The call comes after the Committee commended President Mahama for granting a presidential amnesty to 998 prisoners.
The group described the gesture as a positive step towards advancing human dignity and easing congestion in prisons.
The Committee recalled that it had earlier visited the Nsawam Medium Security Prisons on May 19, 2025, where it urged government to fast-track efforts to improve conditions in correctional facilities nationwide.
According to the Committee, reviewing the feeding allocation alongside the amnesty will help create a fairer and more progressive society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
