The U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) has confirmed that its special agents at the United States Embassy in Accra worked in collaboration with Ghanaian authorities to assist the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the extradition of Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng, also known as “Dada Joe Remix.”
In a Facebook post, the DSS stated, “Diplomatic Security Service special agents at U.S. Embassy Ghana worked with Ghanaian authorities to assist the FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation in the extradition of Joseph Badu Boateng aka Dada Joe Remix. Boateng was indicted on charges of running a fraud ring that used romance and inheritance schemes to defraud U.S. victims of several million dollars. The subject is now in the United States to face justice.”
Boateng was arrested in Ghana on May 28, 2025, following an extradition request from the United States due to an unsealed indictment issued by a grand jury in the District of Arizona. He faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Boateng and his associates allegedly operated an international fraud scheme from 2013 to 2023. The operation targeted elderly and vulnerable individuals in the United States and elsewhere, deceiving them into believing they had inherited large sums of money or owned valuable assets, such as gold and jewels. Victims were often coerced into sending money to access these fictitious assets, typically under the guise of paying taxes or fees.
The indictment is part of a broader U.S. initiative aimed at curbing transnational crime rings that prey on older Americans. The Justice Department has reiterated its commitment to prosecuting individuals and networks responsible for internet-based fraud schemes that exploit emotional vulnerabilities for financial gain.
Boateng’s extradition to the United States is proceeding under existing bilateral agreements, with both Ghanaian and American authorities working closely to ensure due process. If convicted, he could face significant prison time under U.S. federal law.
The Justice Department has clarified that all charges are, at this stage, allegations and that Boateng is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
By: Kweku Zurek
