The United States Department of Justice has confirmed the arrest and indictment of Ghanaian twins Jamal Abubakari and Kamal Abubakari, popularly known online as “Arrangement” and “Lancaster,” over an alleged romance fraud and money laundering operation targeting elderly Americans.
According to U.S. prosecutors, the suspects allegedly used fake identities on dating platforms and social media to deceive victims into sending money.
Authorities claim the twins specifically targeted elderly individuals, manipulating them emotionally through online relationships before convincing them to transfer funds.
The investigation was reportedly led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as part of a broader crackdown on Ghana-linked fraud networks operating internationally.
U.S. authorities say several suspects connected to similar romance fraud conspiracies have already been convicted and sentenced.
According to the Department of Justice, additional Ghanaians have pleaded guilty in related cases.
Among them are:
1) Dwayne Asafo Adjei — $372,943
Prison Sentence: 5 years and 11 months
2) Anna Amponsah – $1,444,639
Prison sentence : 9 years
3) Eric Aidoo — $ 668,228
Prison Sentence: 5 years and 11 months
4) Hannah Adom — $278,894
Prison Sentence: 71 months
5) Nancy Adom-$1,079,559
Prison Sentence : 71 months
6) Otuo Amponsah – $ 3,324,675
Prison Sentence: 9 years
7) Portia Joe — $ 2,035,438
Prison Sentence: 4 years and 3 months.
