Hajia 4Reall sentenced to over a year in U.S. prison for romance scam [Video]

Ghanaian influencer Mona Faiz Montrage aka Hajia 4reall has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for her role in a series of romance scams and laundering the proceeds from those schemes.

The sentencing took place in New York under U.S. District Judge J. Paul Oetken.

Montrage, known for her social media presence, was arrested in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2022, and extradited to the United States on May 12, 2023.

The charges against her included conspiracy to receive stolen money, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

Montrage pled guilty to these charges on February 21, 2024, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave.

Timeline of Legal Proceedings

• November 10, 2022: Arrested in the United Kingdom.
• May 12, 2023: Extradited to the United States.
• February 21, 2024: Pled guilty to conspiracy to receive stolen money.
• June 3, 2024: Initial sentencing date, postponed to June 28.
• June 28, 2024: Sentenced to one year and …