Online romance scams: Prosecutions

East Providence man sentenced for laundering proceeds of email and online scams.

Man used a number of aliases to contact women online through dating and social media sites.

A man was extradited to the U.S. from the U.K. to face wire fraud and money laundering charges involving funds obtained from “romance scam” victims. 

A third member of an Atlanta-based conspiracy that bilked unsuspecting seniors convited after pleading guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Ghanaian national sentenced to prison for role in romance fraud scheme.

A man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in a fraud scheme that stole more than $8 million from hundreds of romance scam victims. 

Justice Department announces extradition and guilty plea in connection with international fraud scheme.

A month-long intensification on fraud activity last month resulted in 290 arrests, 58 warrants executed and assets totalling over £6.2m seized.

Two Nigerians were arrested for cheating more than 700 victims across the country after impersonating as wealthy NRI or foreign national.

U.S. Military Generals whose stolen identities continue to be used by scammers to effectuate scams addressed the court.

Woman charged for operating as a “money mule” as part of her involvement in a nationwide romance fraud scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.

Army servicemember stationed at fort bragg indicted in connection with romance scams and COVID-19 assistance fraud.

Dual citizen has pleaded guilty to operating an illegal money transmitting business, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. 

Mona Faiz Montrage received over $2 million in fraud proceeds and pretended to marry one victim to further the fraud scheme.

Sajad Hussain committed the frauds while in relationships with the women.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Port Harcourt zonal command, says its operatives have arrested 56 suspects for internet fraud.

Two men convicted for online fraud, including pandemic unemployment assistance fraud, romance scams and other online scams. 

Man being charged with conspiracy, 13 counts of wire fraud, 12 counts of money laundering, aggravated identify theft, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Romance scams can target people of any age, including individuals who are comfortable using online dating apps and trading forex, precious metals, and digital assets. 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested a fake Senator, Ifechukwu Tom Makwe for alleged €5.7million internet fraud.

A 39-year-old man who holds citizenship in the United States and Ghana has been sent to prison for operating an illegal money transmitting business, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.

Man sentenced by U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos to 51 months in prison in connection with her years-long scheme to defraud an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor of his life savings.

A Columbus man was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 60 months in prison for laundering $2.3 million of proceeds generated by online romance fraud scams.

Ringleader of group that laundered money stolen from romance scams and other swindles sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison.

Two Nigerian men extradited to the U.S. after being indicted for international sexual extortion ring.

Arrest made as part of an investigation into an organised criminal syndicate involved in a cyber-enabled investment scam that has resulted in more than US$100 million in losses worldwide.

A federal grand jury in Texas indicted 11 individuals for their alleged roles in romance scams meant to defraud elderly consumers. Those arrested supposedly made fake profiles on Match.com, ChistianMingle, JSwipe, and PlentyofFish and shared stories about how they needed money to con their matches.

A woman in Houston, Texas admitted to a federal judge that she helped collect more than $1.26 million in stolen funds that were funneled to her from various romance scams. Dominique Golden told the court that she received and deposited victim funds throughout 2018.

Emmanuel Scotts, called a high-profile serial romance scammer, was found guilty of stealing £324,000 in an investment scam. Scotts met his victims through dating websites and told them that he was an investment broker that could help them garner large returns on their cash.

Borin Khoun pleaded guilty to various cyber fraud scams, including ones that targeted an elderly individual in California. Khoun admitted to stealing more than $50,000 from the woman.

An Australian woman who served as a “money mule” was sentenced to 12 months in prison for helping a fraudster steal $12,700 from a German man as a part of a romance scam. Deborah Maree Taylor turned from scam victim to scam perpetrator after she agreed to help a romance scammer with another con he was perpetrating.

The scams resulted in losses to victims of at least $3.5 million.

The man assumed false identities on social media and dating websites to trick primarily elderly victims into entering friendships and romantic relationships.

Court ordered her to pay nearly $340k in restitution.