What's the Kennection? #73
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2023-07-30 10:20
Influencer extradited for 'scamming millions from lonely old men'
A popular social media influencer has been extradited from the UK to the US after allegedly scamming $2 million (£1.5 million) from lonely Americans. Mona Faiz Montrage, who has amassed over 4 million followers on her Instagram @Hajia4Reall, even allegedly pretended to marry one victim by sending over a fake marriage document. From around 2013 to 2019, the 30-year-old was allegedly a member of a criminal enterprise based in West Africa, according to the US Attorney's Office in New York. The Enterprise was said to commit a string of fraudulent acts against people in America, including romance scams. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter These were performed through email, text and social media exchanges that led the victims to believe they were in romantic relationships with the person on the other side. That scammer was often said to be given a fake identity by the Enterprise. They would then get victims to transfer money under false pretences. In one instance, Montrage allegedly had a victim send $89,000 (£71,000) through 82 transfers with claims it was to help her father's farm in Ghana, as per the court documents. US Attorney Damian Williams said: "As alleged, Mona Faiz Montrage was a member of a criminal conspiracy that specifically targeted older Americans through romance scams. These scams can be both financially and emotionally devastating for vulnerable victims. Thanks to the efforts of our law enforcement partners, Montrage was arrested abroad and has been brought to the United States to face justice." FBI Assistant Director in Charge Michael J. Driscoll added: "We alleged today that Ms Montrage participated in multiple romance scams – often targeting elderly victims – resulting in more than $2 million in fraudulent funds under her control. Romance scams – especially those that target older individuals – are of major concern. The FBI will be tireless in our efforts to hold fraudsters accountable in the criminal justice system." Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-16 22:18
Police say there could be a 'decade of victims' in case of Tennessee man accused of recording himself raping unconscious boys
An investigation into a Tennessee man accused of recording himself raping unconscious boys has shown there "could be a decade of victims," a police spokesperson told CNN.
2023-07-12 17:57
China’s Plan to Boost Rural EV Sales Meets With Skeptical Buyers
To understand the challenges China faces in trying to encourage the uptake of electric cars in its vast
2023-06-19 05:25
The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar
Resistance to the military has come in many forms, including the development of an app-based game.
2023-08-28 06:20
Once-gloomy US retailers now signaling more holiday cheer after solid start to season
By Deborah Mary Sophia and Aishwarya Venugopal (Reuters) -Retailers like Amazon.com and Foot Locker are signaling optimism for holiday season
2023-12-02 01:25
Astros' Jon Singleton hits his first homer since 2015, then makes it twice as nice in second at-bat
Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton hadn’t homered in the majors in eight years and 13 days entering Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels
2023-08-12 10:19
Millennial Leader Takes Over Broke and Crime-Wracked Ecuador
Distressed debt, political assassinations, anti-mining unrest and soaring crime: Ecuador’s problems would be daunting for an experienced statesman.
2023-11-23 23:26
Georgia officials won't take over elections in state's largest county, debunk conspiracies
Georgia’s State Election Board won’t take over running elections in the state’s most populous county, ending an investigation that had sparked fears of partisan meddling
2023-06-21 07:53
NCAA's lenient Kansas punishment still huge news for Kentucky
As expected, the penalties for the Kansas Jayhawks basketball program dating back to the NCAA cases involving the eligibility of Billy Preston and Silvio de Sou
2023-10-12 04:48
Canada Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.8%, Job Gains Top Forecast
Canada’s labor market beat expectations with jobs gains, but a rising unemployment rate and a drop in hours
2023-12-01 21:50
Kanye West and Bianca Censori banned for life by Italian boat company over couple's NSFW ride
Kanye West, 42, and Bianca Censori, 28, were pictured in a passionate embrace onboard the boat
2023-09-04 15:48
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