Tucson, Arizona â 5 July 2025 â Ghanaian citizen Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng, also known as âDada Joe Remixâ, has been extradited to the United States to face federal charges in connection with a decade-long fraud scheme targeting elderly victims through fabricated romantic relationships and false inheritance claims.
đŚ Charges and Allegations
Boateng was indicted by a federal grand jury in May 2023 on charges of Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering, each carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. He was arrested in Ghana on 27 May 2025 and made his initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Arizona on 26 June 2025.
According to the indictment, Boateng and co-conspirators operated the scheme from 2013 to March 2023, deceiving elderly victims across the U.S. and globally. The group posed as romantic partners and falsely claimed to possess gold and jewels, coercing victims to pay taxes and fees to release the fictitious assets.
đ International Cooperation
Boatengâs extradition was facilitated through coordinated efforts between:
- FBI Phoenix Divisionâs Sierra Vista office
- FBI Legal AttachĂŠ in Accra
- Ghanaâs Economic and Organized Crime Office
- Ghana Police Services â INTERPOL
- U.S. Department of Justice Office of International Affairs
âď¸ Legal Proceedings
Boateng remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorneyâs Office for the District of Arizona, with support from federal investigators and international law enforcement partners.
For official updates, visit the U.S. Attorneyâs Office for the District of Arizona.
