The brothers, (*20*) Abubakari and Kamal Abubakari, each 22, and their co-defendant, Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie, pleaded responsible to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in October 2026.
According to courtroom paperwork, the felony operation lasted from July 2024 to April 2026, throughout which the defendants allegedly used faux identities on courting platforms and social media to realize the belief of unsuspecting victims.
They reportedly posed as romantic companions, constructing emotional connections with their targets earlier than persuading them to ship cash to financial institution accounts managed by members of the community.
The victims had been unfold throughout 25 states in the United States, together with Ohio, in addition to Germany and Austria. Investigators mentioned a few of the proceeds had been transferred to alleged accomplices in Ghana and different areas.
As a part of their plea agreements, the defendants agreed to forfeit jewelry and luxurious gadgets seized throughout their arrests. The gadgets reportedly included costly watches, rings, chains, medallions and earrings.
Each defendant faces a most sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment. The twin brothers are scheduled to be sentenced on February 9, 2027, whereas Opoku-Boachie is anticipated to look for sentencing on February 10, 2027.
