Ghanaian musician and socialite Mona Faiz Montrage, popularly known as Hajia4Reall, is set to be sentenced today, June 28, 2024, in a US court for internet fraud charges to which she has pleaded guilty.
Her legal team has requested a three-month sentence, emphasizing her role as a single mother and the critical need for her presence in her child’s life.
However, the US Attorney’s Office has argued for the full 37-month term, stating that a reduced sentence would be unfair and insufficient as a deterrent.
Hajia4Reall revealed that she was introduced to internet fraud by the father of her daughter, Loveman Allison, whom she met and fell in love with in 2015 in the United States.
She claimed that Allison involved her in fraudulent activities and has since been an irresponsible father.
Hajia4Reall has been charged with involvement in a $2 million romance scam, including wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and receipt of stolen money.
Reports indicate she was extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States for these charges.
One of her victims allegedly sent her $89,000, which she claimed was to help fund her father’s farm.
The charges carry significant prison terms, including up to 10 years for receipt of stolen money and five years for conspiracy to receive stolen cash.