Following unconfirmed news that a businessman, Dada Joe, has been picked up by the American Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on fraud-related charges, many Ghanaians have been asking who exactly the businessman is and why he is trending.
Here’s what we know so far.
His real name is Joseph Badu Boateng, also known as Dada Joe.
He is a businessman who has dabbled in various businesses in the country, including real estate, crypto-forex trading and other businesses.
He runs the Dada Joe Foundation, a charity organisation that also organises an annual sports tournament every March.
Dada Joe has also been popular on social media for his lavish spending and business purchases.
Over the years, Dada Joe has frequently gone viral on social media for his lavish lifestyle.
In 2022, he reportedly purchased a filling station for over $1 million.
In 2018, he shared a video of himself importing a Rolls-Royce, and in 2019, he also acquired a Lamborghini Urus.
He is also rumoured to be the financier of popular influencer Shatta Bundle.
On May 27, 2025, news broke on social media claiming that Dada Joe had been arrested by the FBI in connection with suspected fraudulent activities.
However, during a discussion with GhanaWeb’s Joseph Henry Mensah on May 28, a member of his camp, Fredrick Agyei, denied the reports, stating that a statement would be released soon.
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
