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… Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs, U.S. …
Two “Chairmen” Of Ghana Romance Scam Conspiracy Plead GuiltyJoy Online
President Bola Tinubu has filed a challenge in a US court to prevent the U.S. Department of Justice, FBI and DEA from releasing records linked to allegations of drug trafficking. …
Tinubu files case in US court to block release of alleged drug trafficking record – LawyerThe Chronicle
… According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Berko was tasked, beginning in December 2014, with managing a deal between Aksa Enerji, a Turkish energy company and Goldman Sachs client, and the Government of Ghana for the construction and financing of the plant. …
Editorial: A U.S. Conviction And Questions Parliament Cannot AvoidThe Chronicle
… U.S. details alleged bribe payments The U.S. Department of Justice has provided details of the alleged payments and how they were distributed. …
Ayɛ Huhuuhu: Which Minister Took The $1m Bribe? … AG Promises Full Probe Into Aksa Energy DealThe Chronicle
… According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Berko and his co-conspirators paid or conspired to pay more than US$1 million in bribes to Ghanaian government officials to help Turkish energy company Aksa Enerji Uretim A.S. …
Editorial: Aksa Energy Deal, Bribery Allegations & Matters ArisingJoy Online
… Van Yeboah was extradited from Ghana to the United States on August 7, 2025, following coordinated efforts between the U.S. Department of Justice and several Ghanaian agencies, including the Office of the Attorney-General, the Economic and Organised Crime Office, the Ghana Police …
Scam kingpin Van Yeboah jailed 85 months in US prison for stealing $10millionJoy Online
… Seven former eBay executives pleaded guilty to the criminal charges between 2022 and 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. …
eBay agrees $56m settlement with bloggers over harassment caseJoy Online
… Justice Department hasn’t gotten back to Ghana that it has served Ken Ofori-Atta.” Until the U.S. Department of Justice executes the service via established bilateral diplomatic channels, the formal prosecution remains paralysed. …
US immigration law collides with Ghanaian anti-corruption efforts over Ken Ofori-Atta residency rulingJoy Online
… The company said it fairly excelled in the market by developing a “superior search engine through hard work, bold innovation, and shrewd business decisions.” The U.S. Department of Justice is expected to file papers making its own arguments in July. …
Google appeals US court ruling on search monopolyJoy Online
… The case is part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative, which focuses on combating elder abuse, financial fraud and scams targeting older citizens.
Ghanaian brothers, U.S.-based woman indicted in alleged romance fraud targeting elderly AmericansIsaac Oduro Boateng and Inusah Ahmed pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for their roles in an international criminal organization based in Ghana that stole more than $100 million from victims via romance scams and business email compromises targeting Americans.
20 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Isaac Oduro Boateng and Inusah Ahmed pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for their roles in an international criminal organization based in Ghana that stole more than $100 million from victims via romance scams and business email compromises targeting Americans.
20 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has filed a challenge in a US court to block the Department of Justice, FBI, and DEA from releasing records sought by American transparency activist Aaron Greenspan under a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit. The records include FBI files on Tinubu and documents related to a 1993 civil forfeiture proceeding involving about $460,000, which Tinubu argues would infringe on his privacy.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Asante Kwaku Berko, a dual U.S.-Ghanaian citizen and former Goldman Sachs executive director, on all counts of conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, a substantive FCPA violation, and conspiracy to commit money laundering related to financing and construction of a power plant in Ghana between 2014 and 2017. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Berko and co-conspirators paid and conspired to pay more than $1 million in bribes to Ghanaian officials to secure the deal.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Attorney-General announced plans to investigate persons implicated in a bribery scheme involving a Turkish energy company and a power plant project, following the conviction of former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko by a U.S. federal jury on charges including conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and money laundering.
10 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
A federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Ghanaian-American banker Asante Kwaku Berko of a bribery scheme in which he and co-conspirators paid or conspired to pay more than US$1 million in bribes to Ghanaian government officials to help Turkish energy company Aksa Enerji secure a power plant contract during Ghana's 2014–2017 energy crisis.
10 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Derrick Van Yeboah, a 41-year-old Ghanaian national and leader of an international criminal syndicate, was sentenced to 85 months in a U.S. federal prison for his role in romance scams and business email compromise schemes that stole more than $100 million from victims.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
eBay and former executives have agreed to pay David and Ina Steiner $56m following a 2019 harassment campaign in retaliation for their critical coverage of the company through their website EcommerceBytes. Seven former eBay executives pleaded guilty to criminal charges, including sending threatening items and attempting to install a tracking device on the couple's car.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A United States immigration court has approved the I-485 adjustment of status application for Ghana's former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, granting him a pathway to lawful permanent residency. The ruling creates legal tension between U.S. immigration law and Ghana's anti-corruption efforts, raising questions about international accountability and extradition frameworks.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Google has appealed a federal judge's 2024 ruling that found the company held illegal monopolies in online search and related advertising, arguing the judge made legal errors and that its market dominance resulted from developing a superior search engine rather than anticompetitive conduct. The ruling had ordered Google to share some search data with competitors to restore competition.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Two Ghanaian brothers and a U.S.-based woman have been indicted for their alleged involvement in an international romance fraud network that targeted elderly Americans through dating websites and social media. Between July 2024 and April 2026, the accused allegedly used fake identities to establish relationships with victims and persuade them to send money, with portions transferred to accomplices in Ghana and other locations.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →