Massachusetts Man Convicted of Laundering $1.2 Million in Romance Scam Proceeds

A federal jury in New Jersey has convicted Manaseh Mintah, 43, of Dracut, Massachusetts, for laundering approximately $1.2 million obtained through internet-enabled romance scams.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, Mintah was convicted on September 28, 2026 after a two-week trial before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas. The verdict covered one count of money laundering conspiracy, three counts of money laundering and one count of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business.

Evidence presented at trial showed that Mintah received funds sent directly by victims and moved the proceeds through multiple bank accounts. Those accounts included accounts held in his own name and accounts associated with Dazionking LLC, a shell business entity he formed and used to launder funds.

The Justice Department said Mintah transferred victim proceeds from the business and personal accounts to co-conspirators through wire transfers, cash withdrawals and other methods. He received and transferred at least approximately $1.2 million while knowing that the transactions were intended to disguise or conceal proceeds of criminal activity.

The money laundering conspiracy count and one of the substantive money laundering counts each carry a statutory maximum of 20 years in prison. Two other money laundering counts carry maximum sentences of 10 years, while operating an unlicensed money transmitting business carries a maximum sentence of five years. Sentencing is scheduled for March 16, 2027.

Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of New Jersey, October 2, 2026.