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Ghanaian socialite and singer Hajia4Reall has been handed a one-year and a day jail term in the United States for her involvement in a romance scam.<\/p>\n
The sentence was delivered on Friday, June 28, 2024, following a trial that spanned more than a year.<\/p>\n
Hajia4Reall, whose real name is Mona Faiz Montrage, was arrested in the United Kingdom on Novembe r 11, 2022, after attending the Ghana Music Awards UK.<\/p>\n
She was subsequently extradited to the US in May 2023 to face prosecution.<\/p>\n
The charges against Hajia4Reall were related to her alleged involvement in a series of romance scams and other fraudulent activities, which amounted to over $2 million.<\/p>\n
In February 2024, she pleaded guilty to the charges and initially faced a potential five-year sentence.<\/p>\n
However, the court ultimately decided on a more lenient sentence of one year and a day.<\/p>\n
This case has drawn significant attention both in Ghana and internationally, highlighting the global reach and impact of online romance scams.<\/p>\n
Hajia4Reall\u2019s sentencing marks a significant moment in the ongoing efforts to combat such fraudulent activities.<\/p>\n
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