Romance Scam Litigation & Recovery in Ghana, Kenya, Sierra Leone & Nigeria

By ClintonOur Publications

Overview

Romance scams are a growing transnational crime affecting victims worldwide. These schemes often originate from West and East Africa — particularly Ghana, Kenya, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria — where organised networks target individuals online, building emotional relationships to extract money under false pretences.

Our consultancy has a proven track record in representing victims of romance fraud, combining legal expertise, digital forensics, and asset recovery strategies across multiple jurisdictions. Through our network of trusted lawyers in each country, we coordinate swift, cross-border action to trace perpetrators, freeze assets, and pursue both civil and criminal remedies.

Common Romance Scam Patterns

  1. Fake Identity & Professions
    Scammers create convincing online personas — often claiming to be in the military, oil & gas, mining, or international business.

  2. Emergencies & Requests for Help
    Once trust is built, they fabricate urgent situations: medical bills, travel costs, customs clearance fees, or business emergencies.

  3. Advance Fee Variations
    Victims are persuaded to make multiple payments, each framed as the “last step” before meeting in person or releasing a promised sum of money.

  4. Emotional Manipulation
    Scammers exploit emotional attachment to increase compliance and reduce the likelihood of reporting the crime.

  5. International Banking Loops
    Funds may be routed through several countries to obscure the trail — requiring coordinated legal action across jurisdictions.

Jurisdiction-Specific Challenges

  • Ghana: Perpetrators often claim the funds are stuck due to “Ghana customs” or “gold export” issues, merging romance scams with commodity fraud narratives.

  • Kenya: Use of mobile money platforms like M-Pesa for fast, small-amount transfers that quickly add up.

  • Sierra Leone: Scams may reference mining licences, NGO aid, or education sponsorships.

  • Nigeria: More sophisticated syndicates using fake legal documents, banks, and government seals to add credibility.

Our Multi-Country Legal Network

We maintain vetted legal teams in all four jurisdictions, allowing:

  • Immediate local filing of criminal complaints.

  • Applications for bank account freezes and disclosure orders.

  • Cross-border evidence sharing to strengthen prosecution and recovery efforts.

  • Negotiation and settlement strategies where recovery is possible outside court.

Our Process

  1. Case Assessment – Reviewing communications, payment records, and identifying legal grounds.

  2. Jurisdiction Mapping – Determining where funds, perpetrators, or assets are located.

  3. Coordinated Legal Action – Filing in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously when necessary.

  4. Digital Forensics – Tracing IP addresses, email headers, and social media activity.

  5. Recovery & Resolution – Pursuing restitution via civil claims, criminal compensation, or negotiated settlements.

Fee Categories (amounts provided upon consultation)

  • Case Review & Evidence Analysis

  • Filing & Court Representation

  • Cross-Border Liaison & Coordination

  • Digital Forensics & Investigation

  • Asset Tracing & Recovery Actions

Why Choose Our Consultancy

  • Cross-border presence with trusted lawyers in Ghana, Kenya, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria.

  • Experience in both criminal prosecution and civil asset recovery.

  • Confidential handling of sensitive matters.

  • Strategic coordination to close loopholes scammers exploit between jurisdictions.

Contact Amanda Clinton

If you believe you are a victim of a romance scam connected to Ghana, Kenya, Sierra Leone, or Nigeria, contact us immediately for a confidential consultation.