Ghana’s football landscape has been jolted by the arrest of Inusah Ahmed, the owner and bankroller of Division One side PAC Academy, in connection with a massive $100 million internet fraud scheme uncovered by INTERPOL and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Ahmed, widely known in local football circles as Pascal or Agony, was apprehended alongside three other Ghanaian nationals — Isaac Kofi Oduro Boateng (alias Kofi Boat), Derrick Van Yeboah, and Patrick Kwame Asare — during a coordinated international operation on June 13, 2025.

The joint raid followed months of intelligence-sharing between Ghanaian authorities and their foreign counterparts.

All four suspects are currently in custody as the U.S. government moves forward with extradition proceedings.

They are accused of being key members of a transnational cybercrime syndicate that has been operating since at least 2013, reportedly targeting victims through elaborate internet-based scams — including business email compromise (BEC), romance fraud, identity theft, and money laundering.

Though formal charges have yet to be publicly detailed, U.S. authorities are expected to file multiple counts of wire fraud and conspiracy-related offenses — crimes considered serious federal felonies.

PAC Academy’s Rise and Shadow


The arrest of Inusah Ahmed has stunned the Ghanaian football fraternity, particularly in the Ashanti Region, where PAC Academy — based in Offinso — is regarded as a model lower-tier club known for grooming top talents.

Founded in 2014, the club quickly built a reputation for professionalism and infrastructure rarely seen at the Division One level, boasting a fully equipped clubhouse and a modern gym.

Under Ahmed’s stewardship, PAC Academy produced several players who have gone on to play both locally and abroad. Notable alumni include:


  • Charles Owusu – Bechem United

  • Prince Afriyie – Mosta FC (Malta)

  • Andrews Appiah – currently in the UAE

  • Obed Arthur Nyantakyi – FK Kozara (Bosnia)

  • Peter Amidu Acquah – Asante Kotoko

Ahmed’s arrest has cast a cloud over the club’s future and has sent shockwaves through the local football community. Many are grappling with the implications of such a high-profile figure being linked to one of the most significant cyber fraud cases involving Ghanaians in recent memory.

Fallout and Implications


The development adds to growing concerns about illicit financial activity tied to some entities in Ghanaian football.

It comes at a time when authorities, both locally and internationally, are intensifying efforts to root out cybercrime networks that exploit legitimate business fronts — including football — to launder money and maintain credibility.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has yet to issue a formal statement, but calls are growing for immediate action, including an investigation into how Ahmed financed PAC Academy and whether any elements of the club were used to facilitate unlawful activities.

As extradition proceedings begin, football stakeholders and observers are watching closely to see how this scandal may reshape the discussion around club ownership, financial transparency, and integrity in Ghanaian football.