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🚨 Crime
Ghanaian Twins and US Woman Plead Guilty to $9M Romance Scam
Ghana · Rest of Africa region
detected 2026-10-28T00:45:50Z updated 2026-10-28T00:45:50Z
Ghanaian twin brothers and a US woman have pleaded guilty to participating in a $9 million romance scam. The group targeted elderly victims in the US and Europe by luring them into romantic relationships and convincing them to transfer large amounts of money.
Single-source report, not yet corroborated.
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Category 🚨 Crime
Severity Medium
Confidence Low
Sources 1
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