Dada Joe Remix pleads guilty in $4.4 million US fraud case, agrees to pay restitution

Ghanaian businessman and socialite Joseph Kwadwo Badwo Boateng, popularly known as Dada Joe Remix, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a United States federal court, admitting his involvement in a transnational fraud scheme that defrauded elderly Americans of millions of dollars.

Boateng entered the guilty plea under a plea agreement with U.S. prosecutors and has agreed to pay $4.4 million in restitution to the victims. His sentencing has been scheduled for September 8, 2026.

According to court documents, Boateng admitted participating in an international romance and inheritance scam that operated between 2013 and March 2023. Prosecutors said the scheme targeted elderly Americans by falsely convincing them they were entitled to valuable inheritances, including gold and precious jewels.

The victims were persuaded to send money to cover fictitious taxes, processing costs and release fees allegedly required to access the supposed assets. Authorities said the decade-long scheme resulted in victims losing millions of dollars.

As part of the plea agreement, Boateng is required to pay the agreed $4.4 million in restitution to the victims before his sentencing.

Extradition to the United States

Boateng was arrested in Ghana before being extradited to the United States in June 2025 following a joint operation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS).

His extradition marked a significant step in international efforts to prosecute individuals accused of orchestrating cross-border financial crimes.

From businessman to criminal defendant

Before his arrest, Boateng was widely known in Ghana as a businessman with reported interests in the real estate, oil and gas sectors. He was also recognised as a prominent socialite, frequently appearing in entertainment circles and maintaining close ties with several Ghanaian celebrities.

His reputation, however, came under scrutiny after investigators linked him to an international fraud operation, leading to his arrest, extradition and prosecution in the United States.

Global fight against financial crime

The case highlights the growing commitment of law enforcement agencies worldwide to combating organised cyber-enabled and financial crimes that exploit vulnerable people across international borders.

U.S. authorities have continued to emphasise the importance of international cooperation in identifying suspects, recovering stolen funds and bringing those responsible for sophisticated fraud schemes to justice.

Boateng is expected to appear in court for sentencing on September 8, 2026, when the court will determine his punishment following his guilty plea and restitution agreement.