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 the sentence. Earlier today, at the federal…
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 a part of a series of romance…
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 a romance fraud scheme that defrauded victims…
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 to commit money laundering. On October 21,…
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 the plea hearing, Banabas Ganidekam, 24, received…
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 a romance fraud scheme against mostly elderly…
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 money. Amechi pleaded guilty to the charge…
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 in laundering money obtained through online romance…
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 Kofi Amuzu, 23, was arrested on Jan.…
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, were sentenced to prison for conspiring to…
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 money. According to court documents and statements…
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 Chris,” a/k/a “Dr. Chris Williamson,” a/k/a “Dr.…
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 conspiracy involving romance scams targeting individuals in…
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, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western…
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 Prerak Shah. The 11 defendants, all arrested…
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Travel: A Post-Skydiving Marriage Proposal – Travel Channel
After chasing adventure around the world, Zac decided to propose to Kaestle after skydiving. Find out what he thought might go wrong when he got down on one knee. See more extreme…
Travel: A Surprise Proposal on a Heli-Skiing Trip – Travel Channel
Natalie and Tim have a thirst for adventure, so when Tim wanted to pop the question, he knew it had to be big. See how he proposed on a heli-skiing trip to…
Travel: This Adventurous Couple Got Engaged While Rock Climbing – Travel Channel
Jarred and Sophie’s relationship is defined by adventure, so he made sure to incorporate their love of rock climbing into his romantic proposal. See more extreme engagements at TravelChannel.com: https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/romance-and-honeymoons/photos/extreme-engagements-these-adventure-wedding-proposals-take-love-?soc=youtube Find more…
Travel: Custom Proposal, Custom Ring – Travel Channel
Sean incorporated his and Kai’s love of kitesurfing into his proposal and used it as an inspiration for her custom engagement ring. See more extreme engagements at TravelChannel.com: https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/romance-and-honeymoons/photos/extreme-engagements-these-adventure-wedding-proposals-take-love-?soc=youtube Find more great…
Travel: An Edgy Engagement for an Adventurous Couple – Travel Channel
To celebrate their love of adventure, Michael proposed to Jenn on a dramatic rock formation almost 2,300 feet above Norway’s Lake Ringedalsvatnet. See how he used a drone to capture the whole…
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