A Maryland man was arrested on March 25 after a federal grand jury indicted him on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to an international romance scam, according to a March 27 announcement from authorities.
The case is significant as it involves the alleged defrauding of victims across the United States, including elderly individuals and at least one person in Delaware. Such schemes often target vulnerable people by exploiting their trust through online relationships.
Court documents allege that Kwame Boahene, age 63, worked with others to create fake online personas. These fictitious identities were used to develop romantic relationships with victims. Once trust was established, the scammers reportedly convinced their targets to send money under false pretenses such as securing inheritances or paying medical bills.
Boahene is accused of using bank accounts opened under limited liability company names to receive several million dollars in fraudulent proceeds. The indictment alleges he then transferred these funds through various domestic and international accounts in order to hide their origin.
If convicted on both counts, Boahene faces up to 20 years in prison for each charge. However, actual sentences are typically less than the maximum allowed by law; sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge considering U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
U.S. Attorney Benjamin L. Wallace and FBI Special Agent in Charge Jimmy Paul announced the charges. The FBI Baltimore Field Office’s Wilmington Resident Agency is leading the investigation into this matter.
Authorities emphasize that “the charges contained in the indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.” Further information about this case can be found through official channels including PACER by searching Case No. 1:25-cr-128.
