Hajia 4Reall has reportedly been sentenced to one year and one day in prison by a U.S. court for her role in a romance scam.
According to a report by Inner City Press, Ghanaian socialite Mona Faiz Montrage was sentenced today. Despite her lawyers requesting a 3-month prison term, the judge sentenced Hajia 4Reall to one year and one day in jail.
“I sentence Ms Montrage to one year and one day in prison, the extra day to allow “good time,” the Judge reportedly said with Hajia 4Reall’s defence team saying, “We propose she is allowed to fly back to Ghana as soon as she is released, with no ICE detention.”
The socialite’s legal team initially requested a three-month sentence, highlighting her role as a single mother and the necessity of her presence in her child’s life. However, the US Attorney’s Office advocated for the full 37-month term, referencing similar cases and emphasizing the importance of an adequate deterrent.
Hajia4Reall faced charges including one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to launder money, and one count of money laundering.
She was arrested for her involvement in a $2 million romance scam, during which she allegedly communicated frequently with one of her victims and received wire transfers totaling $89,000, supposedly to fund her father’s farm. Her arrest in the United Kingdom resulted in her extradition to the United States to face these charges.
Following their representation of Hajia 4Reall, the Fast Law Firm broke their silence on the verdict via social media, stating, “After a 1.5-hour sentencing, U.S. v. Mona Montrage, 22 cr 617 (JPO) has concluded.”
“Our client was sentenced 12 months and 1 day, over the Government’s request for 37 to 46 months of incarceration. We are incredibly proud for the advocacy done on our Client’s behalf and the result achieved. Our Client will be issuing a statement when she is ready.”