Albert Nat Hyde commonly known as Bongo Ideas has alleged that Ghanaian dancehall king Shatta Wale will be under intense scrutiny following the FBI arrest of Kofi Boat.
According to Bongo Ideas, Shatta Wale’s new mansion and recent car purchases could be investigated if a connection is established.
He further asked Shatta Wale fans to pray for him.
In a post on X, Shatta Wale stated, “ Following the reported arrest of Kofi Boat by the FBI, it is believed that musician Shatta Wale may face intense scrutiny due to their friendship.
The SM Boss’s new mansion and recent car purchases could be investigated if a connection is established. SM fans, Pray!”.
His comments come following the arrest of three Ghanaian nationals, including an alleged cybercrime kingpin who have been arrested and are facing extradition to the United States in connection with a $100 million fraud scheme and romance scams.
The three have been identified as Isaac Kofi Oduro Boateng, also known as Kofi Boat; a man identified only as Agony; and a third accomplice.
According to reports, the three were picked up on Friday, June 13, in a joint operation between Interpol and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
On June 16, 2025, a magistrate court in Accra remanded the three suspects into police custody pending further proceedings.
Kofi Boateng commonly known as Kofi Boat has been described as the ringleader of the syndicate, which operated between 2016 and 2023.
It has been alleged that the group coordinated large-scale cyber fraud targeting individuals and companies across the United States by impersonating company officials via tricked email accounts to trick victims into authorising wire transfers.
“The group caused victims to unknowingly transfer hundreds of thousands of dollars into accounts under the syndicate’s control,” a source close to the investigation stated.
In addition to Business Email Compromise scams, the syndicate has also been fingered in romance scams targeting vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly, through email, text, and online dating platforms.
One business and eight individuals have been confirmed victims of the scheme, which US prosecutors say led to losses of at least $100 million.
See the post below:
Following the reported arrest of Kofi Boat by the FBI, it is believed that musician Shatta Wale may face intense scrutiny due to their friendship. The SM Boss’s new mansion and recent car purchases could be investigated if a connection is established. SM fans, Pray! pic.twitter.com/tck6fcUKrN
— Albert Nat HYDE (@1BongoIdeas) June 18, 2025
