Ghanaian socialite and musician Mona Faiz Montrage, widely known as Hajia4Reall, has completed her one-year and a day prison sentence in the United States.

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The 38-year-old reportedly served her detention in Philadelphia's Federal Detention Center.

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She was linked to being involved in a conspiracy to receive stolen funds as part of a wider romance scam network.

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Hajia was aided by a criminal group based in West Africa, engaged in scamming older Americans through fake online relationships and other tricks.

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An amount of $2 million was raised by her through their illicit activities.

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According to prosecutors, Hajia4Reall directly enjoyed benefits from the scam after preying on approximately 40 victims.

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Money forom the scam was sent to U.S bank accounts using made-up stopries, like gold deals and faking FBI operations.

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This led to her arrest in the UK to the U.S in May 2023.

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She admitted to the crime in February 2024 and was sentenced on June 28, 2024.

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Consequently, she must give up $216,475, and pay back $1,387,458 to the victims as instructed by the court.

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She is returning to Ghana now within a time frame permitted by the court after her counsel made the request.

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The counsel says Hajia4Reall is ready to change and impact society positively when he returns back home.

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