In a dramatic international sting operation, Ghanaian socialite and businessman Isaac Kofi Oduro Boateng—widely known in Accra’s elite circles as Kofi Boat—has been arrested in connection with a staggering $100 million internet fraud syndicate.
The arrest, conducted jointly by Interpol and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), took place on Friday, June 13, 2025. Kofi Boat, believed to be the mastermind behind the operation, was apprehended alongside two alleged accomplices.
According to law enforcement sources, the trio was involved in a sophisticated cybercrime network specializing in Business Email Compromise (BEC) and romance scams. These schemes reportedly targeted both companies and individuals across multiple countries, using fake identities and cleverly spoofed emails to trick victims into transferring large sums of money.
However, not all suspects were captured. One individual, whose identity remains undisclosed, reportedly evaded the operation and is currently being pursued by both Interpol and the FBI.
The accused were brought before a Magistrate Court on Monday, June 16, 2025, where they were remanded into custody pending further investigations. Prosecutors have charged the suspects with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, offences that carry significant penalties under both Ghanaian and U.S. law.
Investigative reports suggest that the FBI had been closely monitoring Kofi Boat and his associates since 2024. Their capture follows months of cross-border intelligence sharing and surveillance.
It has also emerged that the U.S. Embassy formally requested their provisional arrest from Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs as early as June 13, 2024. This request culminated in the issuance of an arrest warrant, signed by the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, on March 18, 2025.
With international interest in the case intensifying, observers now await further developments as the suspects remain in custody, facing the full weight of international justice.
