Ghanaian socialite and musician Mona Faiz Montrage, popularly known as Hajia4Reall, has been featured on the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “Worst of the Worst” criminal aliens list. The publication, compiled by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), highlights high-profile deportees and individuals currently undergoing deportation proceedings.
Details of the Romance Fraud Conviction
Hajia4Reall’s inclusion on the notorious blacklist follows her high-profile arrest, conviction, and subsequent deportation to Ghana. According to official federal records, her charges stemmed from her involvement in a sophisticated romance fraud scheme that targeted vulnerable individuals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for financial gain.
Before her repatriation, she served her court-mandated prison sentence at the Federal Detention Centre in Philadelphia. U.S. authorities have highlighted her case to demonstrate the severe consequences of international cyber fraud and financial crimes.
A Broader Enforcement Campaign
The DHS database features 355 West African immigrants, of whom approximately 32 are identified as Ghanaian citizens. The public directory includes names, photographs, and the specific offenses committed by the individuals. According to the DHS, the offenses listed across the cohort range from serious crimes to other illegal activities, including:
- Organized financial fraud and romance scams
- Drug possession and trafficking
- Domestic violence and child cruelty offenses
- Weapons charges and grand theft
U.S. immigration authorities explained that publishing this directory is part of an ongoing commitment to transparency and public safety, prioritizing the removal of non-citizens who pose a significant threat to American communities. Under intensified enforcement initiatives, federal agencies continue to target and deport individuals identified as dangerous criminal aliens.