Ghanaian entertainment pundit Kwaku Osei Korankye Asiedu, widely known as KOKA, has publicly urged the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to initiate an inquiry into the source of wealth of Ghanaian musician and businessman Criss Waddle. KOKA’s call, made during a Wontumi TV interview on June 21, 2025, comes in the wake of recent FBI-led raids and arrests in Ghana targeting individuals suspected of engaging in fraudulent activities, including romance scams and money laundering. He specifically questioned Criss Waddle’s opulent public lifestyle, which frequently involves displaying large sums of money and luxury vehicles on social media, despite an apparent lack of clear income sources.

KOKA described Criss Waddle’s lifestyle as suspicious and highlighted the irony of the musician’s frequent criticisms of economic hardship during the administration of former President Akufo-Addo, even while flaunting what KOKA termed “questionable wealth.” “I am looking for the FBI to ask them to commence investigation on Criss Waddle because his source of revenue is questionable to me,” KOKA stated, further suggesting that the FBI should scrutinize documents related to all vehicles Criss Waddle has imported into Ghana. He also extended his call for investigation to other individuals who claim to have acquired luxury assets, such as Rolls-Royces, through unconventional business ventures like selling 'Acheke', a local dish, implying dubious origins of wealth.

The pundit’s demands are situated within a broader context of increased FBI presence and activity in Ghana. Public awareness of the agency’s reach intensified significantly following the high-profile case of Ghanaian influencer and musician Mona Faiz Montrage, popularly known as Hajia4Reall. She was arrested in the United Kingdom in November 2022 and subsequently extradited to the United States in May 2023. In February 2024, Hajia4Reall pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to receive stolen money, specifically related to romance scams that defrauded elderly Americans, and was later sentenced in June 2024, agreeing to substantial forfeiture and restitution. This case, along with recent alleged arrests of individuals like Kofi Boat and Dada Joe Remix in connection with similar transnational fraud schemes, underscores the commitment of international law enforcement to combat cyber-enabled financial crimes that impact victims globally.