Mona Faiz Montrage, popularly known as Hajia4Real, in a stunning turn of events, has admitted her involvement in laundering funds derived from a series of romance scams. Today, she appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave and entered a guilty plea for the charge of conspiracy to receive stolen money.
The 31-year-old socialite from Ghana confessed to a single count of conspiring to receive stolen money, a serious offense that carries a maximum prison sentence of five years. In addition to her guilty plea, Montrage has agreed to forfeit and provide restitution of the same amount, totaling a staggering $2,164,758.41.
This development comes after Hajia4Real made a significant decision in November 2023 to change her legal representation. She parted ways with her former attorney, Adam Cortez, who had been representing her since the beginning of her prosecution.
On November 8, 2023, Hajia4Real submitted a request for a change in attorney to the US court, which was promptly granted the following day. Subsequently, she retained the services of Ms. Eleanor Fast from ‘The Fast Law Firm PC’ to handle her case moving forward.
The reasons behind Montrage’s decision to switch legal representation have not been publicly disclosed, leaving observers and followers of the case intrigued. However, the move signals a strategic shift in her defense strategy as she navigates the complex legal proceedings ahead.
The admission of guilt by Hajia4Real has sent shockwaves through both the Ghanaian and international communities, where she has built a significant following as a social media influencer and entrepreneur. Her involvement in such a high-profile case underscores the far-reaching consequences of cybercrime and money laundering schemes.
As the legal proceedings unfold, all eyes will be on Hajia4Real’s next steps and the impact of her guilty plea on the outcome of the case. For now, her decision to take responsibility for her actions marks a pivotal moment in a case that has captivated public attention worldwide.
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