Ghanaian socialite and musician Mona Faiz Montrage, popularly known as Hajia4Reall is set to be released today, May 22, 2025, from the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia, United States, after serving a one-year and one-day sentence for her involvement in an elaborate romance fraud scheme.

Montrage’s release marks the latest chapter in a dramatic fall from grace for the influencer, who once captivated audiences across Ghana and beyond with her lavish lifestyle and music career.

Known for her vibrant Instagram presence — with over 3.4 million followers — Montrage had established herself as a recognizable figure in the Ghanaian entertainment scene before being embroiled in the multi-million-dollar criminal enterprise.

Her legal troubles began in earnest in May 2023, when she was extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States to face charges related to a West Africa-based criminal network engaged in romance scams and other forms of internet fraud.

According to U.S. prosecutors, Montrage was a key player in the organization, which specifically targeted older, vulnerable Americans using false romantic pretenses to siphon funds.

Court documents from the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York reveal that the 32-year-old Ghanaian conspired to receive stolen money by leveraging fictitious stories — including claims about transporting gold, resolving fake FBI investigations, and assisting a fake US Army officer to recover supposed funds.

She reportedly controlled multiple US-based bank accounts that collected over $2 million in fraudulent proceeds from around 40 victims.

In February 2024, Montrage pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to receive stolen money.

On June 28, 2024, U.S. District Judge J. Paul Oetken sentenced her to one year and one day in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. She was also ordered to forfeit $216,475 and pay restitution totaling $1,387,458.

The court accepted a proposal by Montrage’s legal team for her eventual return to Ghana.

During sentencing, her lawyers argued that she was committed to turning over a new leaf and intended to reintegrate into society in a positive and productive way.

The case has stirred public interest in both the United States and Ghana, drawing attention to the darker side of social media influence and the real-world consequences of digital deception.

While her release brings closure to the criminal phase of her case, the social and legal ramifications for Hajia4Reall are far from over as she returns to her homeland under the watchful eyes of the public and authorities alike.

Her next steps — whether a return to entertainment, a rebranding, or laying low — remain to be seen.