The owner of Ghanaian Division One League side PAC Academy, Inusah Ahmed, has been extradited to the United States of America over his alleged involvement in internet fraud and romance scams amounting to more than $100 million.
The United States Attorney’s Office announced on Friday, 8 August 2025, that three Ghanaian nationals had been extradited for their roles in an international criminal network responsible for large-scale romance scams and business email compromise schemes.
Inusah Ahmed, popularly known in local football circles as “Pascal” or “Agony,” was arrested on 13 June 2025 during a joint operation by the Ghana Police Service, Interpol, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He was detained alongside Isaac Kofi Oduro Boateng (also known as “Kofi Boat”) and Derrick Van Yeboah. A fourth suspect, Patrick Kwame Asare, remains at large.
According to Christopher G. Raia, Assistant Director in charge of the FBI’s New York Field Office, the case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian. Investigations revealed that the four men were senior members of a Ghana-based criminal organisation which, since 2013, has targeted individuals and businesses in the United States.
Many victims were elderly and vulnerable, deceived into believing they were in genuine romantic relationships with fictitious personas created by the accused. Once trust had been established, the victims were persuaded to transfer money directly to the syndicate or to assist in laundering funds from other victims. The conspirators also executed sophisticated business email compromise schemes to defraud companies.
In total, the organisation is alleged to have stolen and laundered more than $100 million, with much of the proceeds channelled to West Africa. These funds were largely received by individuals referred to as “chairmen,” who coordinated the group’s activities. Both Boateng and Ahmed are alleged to have been such “chairmen.”
“The defendants have been brought to the United States to be held accountable for their alleged roles in scamming companies and vulnerable Americans out of over $100 million,” Raia stated. “Defrauding businesses through email compromise schemes and exploiting the trust of elderly victims through sham relationships is not only abhorrent but criminal. The FBI will continue to ensure that those who prey on companies and vulnerable individuals online face justice.”
Boateng, 36; Ahmed, 40; Van Yeboah, 40; and Asare, 39, all from Ghana, face multiple charges:
One count of wire fraud conspiracy (maximum 20 years in prison)
One count of wire fraud (maximum 20 years)
One count of money laundering conspiracy (maximum 20 years)
One count of conspiracy to receive stolen money (maximum five years
One count of receipt of stolen money (maximum 10 years)
The maximum penalties are set by U.S. law, with sentencing to be determined by the presiding judge. Asare will be tried in absentia.
PAC Academy Background
Founded by Ahmed in 2014 in Offinso, Ashanti Region, PAC Academy has developed a strong reputation in Ghanaian lower-tier football. The club boasts high-quality facilities, including a modern clubhouse and a fully equipped gym—amenities that rival those of top-flight teams.
It has produced several notable talents, including Charles Owusu (Bechem United), Prince Afriyie (Mosta FC, Malta), Andrews Appiah (United Arab Emirates), Obed Arthur Nyantakyi (FK Kozara, Bosnia), and Peter Amidu Acquah (Asante Kotoko).
Ahmed’s extradition has sent shockwaves through the local football community, particularly in the Ashanti Region, where PAC Academy is respected for nurturing young talent and competing in the Division One League.
