WILMINGTON, Del. – A Maryland man was arrested on March 25, 2026, after a federal grand jury indicted him on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a multimillion-dollar romance fraud scheme.
According to court documents, Kwame Boahene, 63, and his co-conspirators orchestrated an international romance fraud scheme that defrauded victims across the country, including elderly victims and a victim in Delaware. The cybercriminals created fictitious online personas to develop romantic relationships with the victims. Once trust was established, the scammers convinced the victims to send money for fabricated reasons, such as helping to secure an inheritance or paying for medical expenses.
To advance the fraud, Boahene used bank accounts opened under the names of limited liability companies to receive several million dollars in fraudulent proceeds from the victims. He then transferred the illicit funds through various domestic and international bank accounts to conceal the money’s fraudulent origins.
Boahene is charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. If convicted, Boahene faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison on each charge. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
U.S. Attorney Benjamin L. Wallace and Special Agent in Charge Jimmy Paul with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Baltimore Field Office made the announcement.
The FBI Baltimore Field Office’s Wilmington Resident Agency is investigating the case.
A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Delaware. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the District of Delaware or on PACER by searching for Case No. 1:25-cr-128.
The charges contained in the indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty
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Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office — Delaware — U.S. Department of Justice press release.