2 Ghanaians plead guilty for romance scam in New York

BOATENG, 37, of Ghana, and AHMED, 41, of Ghana, each pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.  BOATENG agreed to make restitution and pay forfeiture, both in the amount of $12,529,213.98.  AHMED also agreed to make restitution and pay forfeiture, both in the amount of $28,574,002.