US Authorities Charge Dada Joe Remix in Major Romance and Inheritance Fraud Case

• Ghanaian businessman Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng, popularly called Dada Joe Remix, has been charged with fraud
• According to court documents available online, five other Ghanaian individuals were involved in similar cases
• Some social media users have reacted to the news after Hajia4reall was seen flaunting her opulent lifestyle on Instagram

Ghanaian businessman Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng, popularly called Dada Joe Remix, has faced serious legal repercussions in the United States due to his alleged involvement in a decades-long transnational fraud scheme.

This scheme reportedly duped numerous elderly victims, particularly targeting American citizens.

According to a detailed report issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Boateng was apprehended in Ghana on May 28, 2025, following a formal extradition request from U.S. authorities.

This came after investigations uncovered his crucial role in orchestrating a sophisticated fraud operation that took place over ten years, from 2013 to 2023.

On May 30, 2025, Boateng was formally indicted in the District of Arizona, facing serious charges that include conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. After his indictment, he was extradited to the United States to face prosecution.

Court records from the U.S. Attorney’s Office shed light on the nature of the allegations against Boateng and his associates, indicating that they operated a pervasive romance and inheritance scam.

They allegedly misled vulnerable elderly victims into believing they had inherited valuable assets, such as gold and jewellery.

To facilitate the release of these supposed inheritances, victims were coaxed into paying fictitious taxes and fees, a tactic that exploited their trust and financial situation.

The charges against Boateng and his alleged co-conspirators are part of a broader federal initiative aimed at dismantling international fraud networks that specifically target senior citizens.

This crackdown was announced in conjunction with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, emphasising the U.S. Department of Justice's commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of older Americans.

Five Ghanaians involved in a romance scam

In related actions, five additional Ghanaian individuals, Dwayne Asafo Adjei, David Onyinye Abuanekwu, Nancy Adom, Eric Aidoo, and Nader Wasif, were charged in the Northern District of Ohio for their involvement in analogous scams.

The indictment, which was unsealed on June 4, details how this group reportedly defrauded elderly citizens across the U.S. between December 2017 and March 2024, leveraging fake romantic relationships and bogus business transactions to siphon funds.

U.S. officials asserted that the group effectively laundered the stolen money, distributing the proceeds to co-conspirators located in Ghana and other international regions.

Furthermore, another indictment, unsealed on May 13, 2025, identifies Otuo Amponsah, Anna Amponsah, Hannah Adom, Portia Joe, Abdoul Issaka Assimiou, and, notably, again, Dwayne Asafo Adjei.

This group faced charges linked to similar romance scams, wherein they tricked seniors into transferring large sums of money under various pretences.

All three cases are currently under investigation by the FBI and represent a concerted effort by the Justice Department to combat the international fraud epidemic that preys on the elderly.

In a statement, U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi reiterated the department's commitment:

“Prosecutors across the country are intensifying our efforts against malicious schemes that target older Americans."

"We are actively collaborating with law enforcement both domestically and internationally to ensure these criminals face justice and to protect our seniors.”

Dada Joe Remix buys a filing station

YEN.com.gh reported in May 2025 that Dada Joe Remix expanded his businesses after he purchased a new filling station in a viral video.

The man who has run into trouble with the law disclosed that he paid $ 1.2 million for the new facility that would create jobs for the youth while serving the community.

The X video is below:

Dada Joe Remix hangs out with Dr Likee

Dada Joe Remix was well connected in the entertainment industry. Previously, he hang out with Kumawood star Dr Likee.

Remix looked dapper in a two-piece ensemble as he invited the Kumawood actor to his plush mansion.

The comic actor and content creator used the opportunity to invite his fans to Dada Joe Remix's mega concert on Easter Monday.

The TikTok video is below:

Showboy speaks after FBI arrests Dada Joe Remix

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on the arrest of Dada Joe Remix.

The apprehended man, heavily linked to the viral musician Showboy, was to be extradited to the United States, where he would be prosecuted for his alleged crimes.

Showboy distanced himself from Remix in response to the allegations surrounding the legally embattled man.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh