In a major international crackdown on cybercrime, prominent Ghanaian socialite and entrepreneur, Isaac Kofi Oduro Boateng, popularly known as Kofi Boat, has been arrested in a coordinated operation led by Interpol and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The dramatic arrest took place on Friday, June 13, 2025, as part of an investigation into a $100 million global fraud scheme linked to Business Email Compromise (BEC) and romance scams. Kofi Boat, believed to be the brains behind the operation, was captured along with two alleged accomplices during the high-stakes raid.
Reports indicate that a fourth suspect managed to evade arrest and is now the target of an active international manhunt.
The three arrested suspects were swiftly brought before a Magistrate Court on Monday, June 16, 2025, where they were remanded into police custody to assist with ongoing investigations.
Authorities believe the syndicate operated a sophisticated cybercrime network, exploiting digital vulnerabilities to target businesses and individuals across several countries. The group allegedly impersonated corporate executives and used fake email accounts to trick victims into authorizing massive financial transfers.
Investigators also revealed that the FBI had been tracking the syndicate’s operations since 2024, following a trail of digital breadcrumbs that pointed to their involvement in multiple high-profile scams.
Official documents show that the U.S. Embassy in Ghana formally requested the suspects’ provisional arrest on June 13, 2024, with Interior Minister Hon. Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka signing the arrest warrant nearly a year later, on March 18, 2025.
Kofi Boat and his associates have since been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Legal analysts suggest that if the suspects are extradited and convicted in the United States, they could face lengthy prison sentences, possibly spanning decades.
The arrest has sparked massive interest across Ghana’s social media platforms, where Kofi Boat was widely known for his flashy lifestyle and strong presence in the business and entertainment scenes.
Law enforcement agencies are now urging the public to stay alert and report any suspicious online behavior, especially in matters involving financial transactions.
More updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
