Man Sentenced in Multi-Million Dollar Romance Scam
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Clinton Chukudi Uchendu, 26, from Dunwoody, GA, was sentenced to over two years in prison on Monday by U.S. District … Read more
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Ghanaian National Sentenced to 48 Months’ Imprisonment for Receiving Money Stolen from Romance Scam Victims
Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, and Ivan J. Arvelo, Special Agent-in-Charge, Homeland Security Investigations, New York (HSI), announced … Read more
Georgia Woman Sentenced for Role in Romance Scam Targeting Seniors
PROVIDENCE, RI – In a significant legal development, Syretta Scherer, a 42-year-old from Snellville, GA, has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison … Read more
Love is in the Air in New Jersey as Romance Scams Rise Ahead of Valentine’s Day
With the influx of New Year’s greetings in your social media and mailboxes, vigilance is crucial, especially with messages from unknown sources. These could be … Read more
Bronx Woman Convicted At Trial For Laundering Over $2 Million In Funds From Victims Of Romance Fraud Schemes
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that a jury returned a guilty verdict against NADINE JAZIMNE … Read more
Romance Scammer Convicted at Trial of Money Laundering, Wire Fraud Conspiracies
An Aubrey woman was convicted at trial Thursday of defrauding elderly victims in romance schemes, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha … Read more
Coon Rapids Man Sentenced to Prison for $1.3M Romance Fraud Scheme that Targeted Elderly Victims
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Coon Rapids man has been sentenced to 36 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and required to pay … Read more
Woodbridge Man Sentenced to 15 Months for Money Laundering Linked to Romance and Investment Frauds
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Ishmael Kayede, 40, of Woodbridge, was sentenced today to 15 months in prison for his role in a money laundering operation connected … Read more
Florida Woman Arrested For Defrauding Holocaust Survivor Of $2.8 Million In Connection With Romance Scam
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field … Read more
Minnesota Man Indicted for Romance Scam Targeting Colorado Woman
DENVER – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Adetomiwa Seun Akindele, age 37, of Minnesota, has been indicted on … Read more
Romance Scammer Sentenced to 3+ Years in Prison
A romance scammer with ties to a Nigerian organized crime syndicate was sentenced today to more than three years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney … Read more
Romance Scammer Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges, Admitting He Stole Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars from Nearly 20 Victims
LOS ANGELES – An Orange County man pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges for defrauding 19 victims – some of whom he developed … Read more
Georgia man who laundered millions from romance scams, Business Email Compromises, and other online fraud receives 25-year sentence
ATLANTA – Elvis Eghosa Ogiekpolor has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering after being … Read more
Georgia man who laundered millions from romance scams, Business Email Compromises, and other online fraud receives 25-year sentence
ATLANTA – Elvis Eghosa Ogiekpolor has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering after being … Read more
Maryland Man Ordered to Pay $90,000 for Role in Romance Fraud Scheme
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Oluwabamishe Awolesi, 29, of Beltsville, Maryland, was sentenced today to five years of federal probation, including 60 days on home detention, and … Read more
Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty in $4 Million Romance Scam Fraud
BOSTON – A Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston in connection with a wire fraud and money laundering scheme involving funds … Read more
Purported Surgeon Sentenced To 9 Years In Federal Prison For Romance Scam Involving Online Dating Websites
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Brian Brainard Wedgeworth (a/k/a “Dr. Brian Anderson,” a/k/a “Dr. Anthony Watkins,” a/k/a “Dr. Brian Adams,” a/k/a “Dr. Edward Chen,” a/k/a “Dr. Brian … Read more
District of Columbia Auditor Faces Money Laundering Charges Related to an International Romance Scam
Greenbelt, Maryland – A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Charles K. Egunjobi, age 48, of Waldorf, Maryland, with operating an unlicensed money service … Read more
Ghanaian National Ordered to Pay $156,073 in Restitution for Role in Romance Fraud Scheme
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Banabas Ganidekam, 25, of Ghana, was sentenced today to three years of federal probation, including eight months on home detention with electronic … Read more
Ohio woman admits lying about St. Louis romance scam
ST. LOUIS – A woman from Ohio on Monday admitted lying about a missing teen in an attempt to recover money that was intercepted on … Read more
Special Deputy United States Marshal Facing Federal Charges for Money Laundering Related to a Romance Scam Involving More Than 20 Victims
Greenbelt, Maryland – A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Isidore Iwuagwu, age 35, of Upper Malboro, Maryland, with the federal charge of conspiring … Read more
Leader of Lottery and Romance Fraud Scheme Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that FAROUQ FASASI, 28, of Manchester, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge … Read more
New Haven Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Role in Lottery and Romance Fraud Schemes
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that RALPH PIERRE, 32, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District … Read more
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Romance Fraud Scheme
HUNTINGTON W.Va. – A Maryland man pleaded guilty today to receipt of stolen money, for his role in a scheme that defrauded more than 200 … Read more
Jury finds Canal Winchester man guilty on all counts in romance scam money laundering conspiracy
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A federal jury has convicted a Canal Winchester man of 35 counts of money laundering crimes related to an online romance fraud … Read more
U.S. Soldier Indicted in Romance Scheme
TOPEKA, KAN. – A federal grand jury in Topeka indicted a U.S. Army service member for allegedly participating in a scheme to fraudulently obtain approximately … Read more
Purported Surgeon Pleads Guilty To 25 Counts Relating To Romance Scam Involving Online Dating Websites
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Brian Brainard Wedgeworth (a/k/a “Dr. Brian Anderson,” a/k/a “Dr. Anthony Watkins,” a/k/a “Dr. Brian Adams,” a/k/a “Dr. Edward Chen,” a/k/a “Dr. Brian … Read more
Orem Man Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison and Ordered to Pay $8.4 Million in Restitution for Romance and Money Laundering Scheme
SALT LAKE CITY- Jeffersonking Anyanwu, 34, of Orem, was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering … Read more
Cumberland County Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Commit Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, and Tax Evasion in Connection with Romance Fraud Scheme
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Cumberland County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 168 months in prison for conspiring to commit wire and money laundering, … Read more
Four Individuals Charged with Conspiring to Launder Money Obtained from Romance Scams
NEWARK, N.J. – Four individuals were charged with conspiring to launder money taken from victims across the United States, many of whom were elderly, as … Read more
Medfield Man Sentenced for BEC and Romance Fraud Schemes
BOSTON – A Medfield man was sentenced today in connection with an international business email compromise (BEC) scheme that defrauded companies of almost $900,000 and … Read more
Georgia Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Launder $2.5 Million in Romance Scam Proceeds
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Smyrna, Georgia man, Oluwadamilare Kolaogunbule, was sentenced today to 71 months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiracy … Read more
Ghanaian National Pleads Guilty to Role in Romance Fraud Scheme
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Ghanaian national pleaded guilty to his role in a romance fraud scheme. According to court documents and statements made during … Read more
Woodbridge Money Launderer Sentenced for his Role in a Romance Fraud Scheme
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Woodbridge man was sentenced today to 21 months in prison for engaging in financial transactions with illegal proceeds as part of … Read more
Nigerian National Sentenced to Prison for Role in Romance Fraud Scheme
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Augustine Amechi, 24, a Nigerian national, was sentenced today to one year and a day in federal prison for receipt of stolen … Read more
Former Ohio resident extradited from Ghana pleads guilty to laundering proceeds of online romance scams
Columbus, Ohio – Samuel Antwi, a citizen of Ghana and former Columbus resident, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to crimes resulting from his involvement … Read more
Cincinnati area man charged with perpetrating an online romance scam, laundering proceeds
CINCINNATI – A federal grand jury has charged a former Fairfield and Cincinnati man with crimes related to an online romance fraud scheme. De-love … Read more
Ghanaian Citizens Sentenced To Prison For Fraud Conspiracy Related To A Romance Scam
HARRISBURG—The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Ibrahim Adam, age 33, and Kelvin Aggrey-Arthur, age 28, both Ghanaian citizens, … Read more
Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to Role in Romance Fraud Scheme
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Nigerian national who was indicted in April 2021 in connection with a large fraud scheme pleaded guilty to receipt of stolen … Read more
Purported Surgeon Indicted in Connection with Romance Scam involving Online Dating Websites
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Brian Brainard Wedgeworth (a/k/a “Dr. Brian Anderson,” a/k/a “Dr. Anthony Watkins,” a/k/a “Dr. Brian Adams,” a/k/a “Dr. Edward Chen,” a/k/a “Dr. Brian … Read more
Nigerian National Indicted in Connection with Romance Schemes
BOSTON – A Nigerian national residing in Canton was indicted today by a federal grand jury for his role in a wire and bank fraud … Read more
Jury Convicts Liberian National For His Role In An Online Romance Scam Targeting Elderly Victims
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A federal jury in Charlotte has convicted Michael Moore, 39, a Liberian national residing in the Philadelphia area, for his involvement in an online romance scam that targeted older adults, … Read more
11 Romance Scammers Charged With Money Laundering, Wire Fraud Conspiracies
A federal grand jury has indicted 11 defendants in the Northern District of Texas for defrauding elderly victims in romance schemes, announced Acting U.S. Attorney … Read more
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