Kofi Boat Challenges FBI, Explains 'Legitimate' US Business Deals
- Kofi Boat, the Ghanaian businessman accused of leading a $100 million cyber fraud syndicate, has challenged his extradition to the United States on procedural grounds
- His legal team argued in court that the proper procedures were not followed, as the request was not authenticated by Ghana’s diplomatic mission in the US
- Boat was arrested with two accomplices on Friday, June 13, 2025, and faces accusations of defrauding Americans between 2016 and 2023
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Ghanaian businessman Kofi Boat’s legal team has challenged the ongoing extradition process in his alleged $100 million fraud case, arguing that the US government breached procedure in its application to Ghanaian authorities.
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During his recent court appearance on Friday, June 20, 2025, his legal team also stated that his businesses in America were legitimate and not fraudulent, according to an exclusive report by Ghanaian journalist Ameyaw Debrah, which provided more information from Boat's legal defence.
Kofi Boat, whose real name is Isaac Kofi Oduro Boateng, faces extradition from Ghana to the United States on allegations of being the ringleader of a cybercrime syndicate that defrauded American individuals and businesses out of more than $100 million between 2016 and 2023.
FBI arrests alleged fraudsters in Ghana
On Friday, June 13, 2025, a team of Ghana Police officers, in collaboration with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Interpol, arrested Kofi Boat and two others.
Inusah Ahmed, also known as Pascal, the owner of PAC Academy, was identified as one of the accused persons and classified as an accomplice.
The second suspect accused of being an accomplice was only identified as Derrick Van Yeboah.
The fourth accused person, Patrick Kwame Asare, accused of being an accomplice, remains on the run.
The arrests reportedly form part of a sustained push by US authorities to arrest numerous fraudsters in Ghana due to their criminal activities targeting US citizens.
In May, another Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist, Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng, aka Dada Joe Remix, was arrested for alleged fraud.
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He was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering after being extradited from Ghana.
Kofi Boat fights extradition on fraud charges
On Friday, June 20, 2025, Kofi Boat and his two alleged accomplices appeared before the Gbese District Court for an extradition hearing.
The US Department of State, via the American Embassy in Accra, requested the extradition of the businessmen and their alleged accomplices from the government of Ghana.
Extradition papers signed by the Minister of Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, surfaced online following the arrest of the three.
The Twitter post of the extradition request is below.
According to Ameyaw Debrah, Kofi Boat’s legal team argued against the extradition in court, claiming the right process was not followed.
“Kofi Boat’s lawyer challenged the admissibility of the US arrest warrant, arguing it had not been authenticated by Ghana’s diplomatic mission in the United States. This authentication is a legal requirement under Ghanaian law for such documents to be admissible. The magistrate has since adjourned the case to July 1st for a ruling on the matter,” Debrah wrote on Facebook.
Kofi Boat denies $100m fraud allegations
According to Ameyaw Debrah, Kofi Boat also denied claims of being involved in a $100 million fraud scheme during his court appearance.
The businessman reportedly faces charges due to a business deal with a Ghanaian national who has been charged with fraud in the United States.
Kofi Boat’s lawyers reportedly argued that the deal was legitimate and that he had no other link to the criminal activities of the convicted Ghanaian.
The Facebook post with court information is below.
Reactions to the post were mixed, with some Ghanaians accepting the explanation by Boat and his team, while others said the US authorities would not have moved against him without evidence.
Kofi Boat’s mansion causes stir online
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Kofi Boat’s mansion and cars surfaced online in videos that sparked conversations among Ghanaians.
The videos showed the lavish life of Kofi Boat prior to his arrest for alleged fraudulent dealings.
He owned a massive mansion that towered above other homes in the neighbourhood, while his garage was filled with luxury cars that demonstrated the wealth at his command.
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Godwin Nii-Arhmah Okine (Entertainment Editor) Godwin Nii Armah Okine has over a decade of experience in online content creation. He joined YEN.com.gh as an Entertainment Editor in May 2025. Godwin graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies in 2014. He started his career at GhanaCelebrities.Com in 2014 as a sports correspondent, before being promoted to head of Entertainment and later, Managing Editor. Godwin covered the 2014 Africa Youth Games, Gaborone 2014, as a student journalist. Contact godwnii-armah.okine@yen.com.gh
Ameyaw Debrah (Celebrity blogger and journalist) Ameyaw Kissi Debrah is a content creator, publisher, social media enthusiast and influencer, and pop culture curator. Considered as Ghana's foremost blogger, he speaks on matters concerning entertainment in the country.
