In a significant development in the fight against transnational crime, Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng, popularly known as Dada Joe Remix, was extradited to the United States on June 26, 2025, to face charges related to a multi-million-dollar romance and inheritance scam.
The extradition process, which began in March 2024 when the FBI and DOJ submitted a formal request to Ghanaian authorities, took approximately 15 months to complete. According to reports, Dada Joe Remix is accused of leading a fraud ring that targeted American citizens, particularly the elderly, through elaborate romance and inheritance scams.
Allegations Against Dada Joe Remix
The US Department of Justice alleges that Dada Joe Remix and his associates ran a sophisticated scam that defrauded victims of several million dollars. The scheme involved deceiving elderly Americans into believing they were entitled to inherit large sums of money or valuable assets, such as gold and jewelry, but needed to pay fictitious taxes and fees to access these assets.
Reaction to Extradition
The extradition has sparked mixed reactions in Ghana, with some youth groups launching a “#FreeDadaJoe” campaign, claiming that he is not a fraudster but a respected businessman and philanthropist. However, authorities have emphasized that the charges against him are serious and that he will face justice in the US.
Collaboration Between US and Ghanaian Authorities
The successful extradition is a result of collaborative efforts between the US Embassy in Ghana, the FBI, and Ghanaian law enforcement agencies. The US Department of Justice has reaffirmed its commitment to combating transnational crime rings that target vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly.
Dada Joe Remix is currently in US custody and is expected to face trial in the coming days. If convicted, he could face significant prison time under US federal law.