It has been reported that Hajia4Real, a well-known social media influencer from Ghana, has admitted to participating in romance scams and money laundering. Hajia4Real was indicted on six counts for her involvement in numerous romance schemes and the transfer of funds obtained from those schemes. She was detained in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2022, and was later extradited on May 12, 2023. On May 24th, the co-signers Hashimiyu Haruna, Fatahia Chung, and Ayisheto Al Hassan executed the bond. It was announced that Hajia4Real pleaded guilty to the romance scam charges on February 21, 2024, and could face up to five years in prison. The pre-trial meeting was postponed for a month on October 6, and on November 8, Montrage’s new lawyer requested a further 60-day extension.
