Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), are buzzing with intense conversations surrounding the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), following widespread reports of the alleged arrests of several Ghanaians. These individuals are believed to be implicated in a massive $100 million fraud scheme involving Business Email Compromise (BEC) and romance scams.
Reports indicate that four suspects are reportedly facing extradition to the United States after their apprehension on June 13, 2025, in a joint operation conducted by Interpol and the U.S. FBI. One of the alleged perpetrators remains at large.
This significant development has prompted a wave of reactions from Ghanaian netizens, who have taken to social media to share their diverse perspectives. A dominant sentiment expressed by many online users is satisfaction with the arrests. They are commending authorities for taking decisive action against what they perceive as fraudsters who have been preying on innocent victims.
Netizens believe these arrests will contribute to restoring a sense of order in the country, especially in Accra, where many of these alleged criminals reportedly reside and operate. Furthermore, there’s a strong sentiment that the crackdown will help to reduce the peer pressure these individuals supposedly exert on young men, often displaying ill-gotten wealth.
In addition, some netizens have urged FBI authorities to extend their investigations to apprehend all other individuals associated with the arrested suspects, specifically mentioning the women they engage with. The reasoning behind this call is the belief that these individuals may have also received a share of the money, which is suspected to be proceeds of crime.
Another observation circulating online is that the FBI’s intensified crackdown on suspected cybercriminals has reportedly led many influential figures in Accra to go into hiding, fearing potential arrest and extradition.
On a different note, a segment of social media users has attributed the recent arrests to information allegedly provided to US authorities by Mona, also known as Hajia 4 Real. This speculation follows her recent release from a US prison, where she served time for her involvement in a romance scam. As one user bluntly put it, “Forget it! everybody snitches when FBI get hold of them so they can reduce their sentencing!!”
The ongoing discussions highlight the widespread concern among Ghanaians regarding cybercrime and the desire for greater accountability and justice.
Read some of the tweets under the trending topic below;
Forget it! everybody snitches when FBI get hold of them so they can reduce their sentencing!!
— Palago Mufasa (@Archipalago) June 18, 2025
read one of the FBI fraud cases and they had snapchat conversations dating as far back as 2014, be there and deceive yourself with VPN🤣🤣🤣
— EL Roi (@nharnarh_quasi) June 18, 2025
I never understand why after successful robbery/theft, Fraud boys aren’t able to just enjoy their money low key, away from the public eye
How FBI go catch you if you build your nice apartment for Esaase Bontefufuo and only dey come The City briefly only if you really need to
— Kay💧 (@Kaypoisson1) June 18, 2025
FBI make the boys turn introverts 😂😂
— RuF🦅 (@Ruf_ayi) June 18, 2025
The FBI dey search boys for Accra here rough
— 𝔸𝕝 𝕍𝕒𝕣𝕠 𝕏 (@al_varo777) June 18, 2025
You people expecting mere citizens who get picked up by the FBI to not snitch are hilarious 🤣
— Weffrey Jellington (@jeffwellz) June 18, 2025
If FBI log in twitter today , dem just go walk straight to niggas demma houses😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
— 🇬🇭UGLYBOY with SEXYMONEY🇬🇭 (@MisterChances) June 18, 2025
if fbi dey catch cyber engineers, who go catch kukuoo boys?
— DisTurB🎮 (@DisTurB____) June 18, 2025
Heard FBI is sweeping Accra, I mean that place be too dirty 😅
— 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐢 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞 (@BrodoSchemes) June 18, 2025
Honestly, how do you defraud a ‘client’ of 100 million dollars??? You didn’t know that amount will trigger FBI signals??? Chaley, Accra game boys be ruthless, wicked and greedy fr!!
— Albert Nat HYDE (@1BongoIdeas) June 18, 2025
People calling Hajia 4real a snitch but you go go inside then Archipalago and Showboy be FBI informants
— Kay💧 (@Kaypoisson1) June 18, 2025
The FBI made those Fraud boys ran from their fancy crib in East Legon and now they’re laying low. 😂😂
— Popo🇰🇼🇬🇭 (@Popony_J) June 18, 2025
E do a, the real estate business these Accra chairman dey take cover the source of their income dey tear me waaa. Like bro, where did you the capital to start the real estate? If FBI ask this simple question, how you go answer am?
— LAW 🅴 (@_lawslaw) June 18, 2025
you go invest your time ,love and care into your relationship with a fine babe , then one fraud boy with Range rover will take her to Ada for a getaway, send her 5k on a random day for new hair and all of a sudden Akosua says you’re not putting in much effort …Nyame na ɛtua moka
— Kwame Boakye (@Benedytte) June 18, 2025
I just saw the court documents. It looks like the crimes were committed within a very short span, too. In 4 years, you’ve stolen millions of dollars? I respect the game please🤣
— Dziedzorm💚 (@SSDziedzorm) June 18, 2025
All of a sudden every girl for Accra Dey like flowers. Random Thursday afternoon, then woman go streak Ghs 15,000 Flower bouquet. 😂😂masa arrest them all.
— KALYJAY (@gyaigyimii) June 18, 2025
Are the FBI sweeping East Legon Jungle Avenue? Becosss 👀👀👀
— Naa (@OyooQuartey) June 18, 2025
So, the fraud boys, why don’t you invest in young men? Why is it always about splurging on girls?
— Dziedzorm💚 (@SSDziedzorm) June 18, 2025
Source: http://thepressradio.com
