Tag: forensic accounting

Ghanaian National Jailed for Stealing $10M in Romance Scams

Meet Derrick Van Yeboah, a 41-year-old Ghanaian national who was sentenced to nearly 7 years in prison for masterminding romance scams that swindled $10 million from unsuspecting victims, leaving a trail of heartbreak and financial ruin in his wake. As a "sakawa boy," Van Yeboah expertly impersonated romantic partners online, exploiting trust and vulnerability with devastating consequences.