Frederick Kumi also known as Abu Trica who has been indicted by US authorities and arrested by Ghanaian security authorities for his alleged role in defrauding elderly victims of over $8 million appeared before the Gbese District Court.

Abu Trica, together with his arrested colleagues, appeared under heavy security in a video shared by Kofi TV on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

The footage shows Abu Trica wearing what appears to be a black mask and a black hat, flanked by heavily armed police escorts.

Abu Trica indicted in US for $8m romance fraud, arrested by authorities in Ghana

Supporters of Abu Trica could also be heard in the video wishing him well with his case, with one person heard saying in Twi, ‘God be with you. Everything will be fine,’ as he was ushered into the court premises.

Abu Trica was arrested by authorities in Ghana on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

According to unsealed documents from the US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio, Abu Trica is accused of being part of a criminal network that targeted senior citizens through online romance scams across the United States since 2023.

Prosecutors allege that Abu Trica and his conspirators used Artificial Intelligence software to assume false identities and cultivate intimate online relationships with victims.

They then gained the trust of elderly individuals through social media and dating platforms before soliciting money or valuables under false pretenses, including urgent medical expenses, travel costs, and investment opportunities.

The indictment further claims that once funds were transferred, Abu Trica helped distribute the money from Ohio to conspirators in Ghana and other locations.

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He is currently facing charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and a forfeiture specification. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.



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