A Maui woman and two accomplices admitted to running an international romance scam that drained more than $9 million from victims across the country and overseas.

• Amanda Joy Ooku Bochi of Kula and two brothers from Ghana pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
• They built fake romantic relationships with older people met on dating sites and social media, then talked them into sending cash and jewelry.
• Victims spanned 25 states plus Germany and Austria, with total losses topping $9 million.
• Bochi faces up to 20 years in prison and is due to be sentenced in February.

Outlook: Sentencing in February will set the prison terms, and the case highlights the ongoing risk of romance scams targeting older adults online.