Breakdown of how Kumasi-based rapper was caught in a €200,000 romance scam case

Kumasi-based rapper Isaac Agyekum, popularly known as Lyfe, has been implicated in an alleged €200,000 romance fraud scheme involving a Dutch citizen, following an investigative documentary that reportedly traced the money to Ghana.

The investigation centres on a romance scam allegedly carried out using a fake female identity, 'Gifty', who reportedly met the Dutch victim, said to be a lawyer, on a dating website in 2023

According to details presented in the investigative report, Gifty claimed to be based in the United States and told the victim that her father owned properties worth more than US$24 million.

She allegedly convinced him that financial assistance was needed to settle taxes and other expenses before the properties could be sold.

Believing the story, the victim reportedly made several payments through bank transfers and cryptocurrency transactions, eventually losing approximately €200,000.

Investigators subsequently traced portions of the money through Bitcoin wallets, cash transactions and bank accounts across the Netherlands, the United States and Ghana.

A significant breakthrough reportedly came when investigators traced approximately €70,000 to a childhood friend of Lyfe, identified as Angelo, a car dealer based in Los Angeles, United States.

The money was allegedly sent to Angelo and his wife, with instructions to purchase a vehicle and arrange its shipment to Ghana.

However, when investigators confronted the couple at a hotel, Angelo reportedly admitted receiving the €70,000 but maintained that he had no knowledge that the money was connected to a fraudulent scheme.

He claimed he believed he was simply helping his childhood friend arrange a vehicle purchase for an in-law.

In an attempt to establish his innocence, Angelo reportedly initiated a live video call to Lyfe in Ghana. The call, however, turned into a confrontation when the Dutch victim and members of the investigative team joined the conversation.

Addressing the rapper directly, the victim reportedly said he had lost approximately €200,000 because of him and that investigators had evidence tracing the money to Ghana.

The victim also identified Lyfe as a known personality in Kumasi and accused him of being a 'Sakawa boy'.

‘We have every proof that all the money was wired to you…you have his bank account, just send the money back,” they said.

During the exchange, Lyfe reportedly acknowledged receiving the money and indicated his willingness to refund it.

"Yes, I have the money. I will do my best to return the money. I am ready to pay, just give me some time. I can pay monthly," he was quoted as saying.

However, when pressed to provide a definite repayment arrangement, the rapper reportedly failed to give a clear commitment before abruptly ending the video call.

The documentary has since generated attention across Ghanaian entertainment and social media platforms, particularly because of the alleged involvement of Lyfe, an artiste associated with Kumasi's music scene.

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Isaac Agyekum aka “Lyfe” of rap makers in Tafo has been exposed over £200K romance scam and after he was apprehended he was begging the victim to forgive him but it’s too late💔💔💔 https://t.co/kBLXEWzFyx

— Stanley (@1real_Stanley) October 29, 2026

Ghanaian underground rapper Isaac Agyekum, popularly known as “Lyfe,” has reportedly been implicated in an alleged £200,000 romance scam after his friend allegedly exposed him during a video call.

According to claims circulating, the rapper’s friend was allegedly confronted by the victim and asked to identify others involved in the alleged scam. The friend subsequently called Agyekum on a video call, during which the alleged victims appeared and demanded the return of their money.

The claims further suggest that Lyfe admitted receiving the money and promised to refund the victim. However, the money has allegedly not been returned.

Reports also indicate that the alleged victim is in contact with the FBI over the matter, with calls for the rapper’s arrest.

The allegations have not been independently verified, and it remains unclear whether an official investigation or arrest warrant has been confirmed.

— GLOBALFACT (@globalfact01) October 29, 2026