The appearance of social media entrepreneur Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, along with two other suspects at the Gbese District Court over their alleged role in defrauding elderly victims of more than $8 million, was marked by dramatic scenes.

Some supporters of the Swedru-based Abu Trica stormed the court premises in large numbers to show solidarity with him.

Watch the moment Abu Trica appeared in court under heavy security

In a video shared by GH Brain on December 23, 2025, one of the young men who spoke to the media at the court pleaded with authorities to release Abu Trica, whom he described as his brother in the ‘browsing’ business.

According to the young man, he believes Abu Trica has never committed any wrongdoing, contrary to the allegations levelled against him by the authorities.

“Abu Trica has never committed any wrongdoing. We are all in the browsing work together and we need our brother home. We plead on his behalf because he has never committed any wrong deeds,” he said in Twi.

When further asked by the media whether he was aware of the charges levelled against Abu Trica, including allegations of cybercrime and money laundering, he said he was aware but still expressed optimism that Abu Trica would be released.

“I’m aware [of the charges against Abu Trica]. They want to deal with our brother but we believe that by the grace of God he will come home. We know all that is going on and we are with him together. He tells and shows us whatever is happening,” he added.

Meanwhile, Abu Trica and two other suspects have been denied bail and remanded into custody.

The suspects were indicted by US authorities and arrested by Ghanaian security agencies for their alleged role in defrauding elderly victims of over $8 million.

The case has been adjourned to January 13, 2026 for further proceedings.

The suspects appeared before the court under heavy security on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, following investigations into a series of cyber-related offences, including online fraud, identity theft, and illegal financial transactions.

Abu Trica, two others denied bail in cybercrime and money laundering case

According to both US and Ghanaian authorities, their operations reportedly targeted individuals and businesses, resulting in substantial financial losses.

During the hearing, the court cited the seriousness of the charges and the risk of flight, which influenced its decision to deny bail.

Abu Trica has not sinned before , we are together in the “Browsing work”, we beg the authorities to bring our brother back.
A Staunch Supporter of Abu Trica pleads after Abu was denied bailed .#BerryPulseNews pic.twitter.com/LXDeTz6S3z

— Berry Pulse Media Inc (@BerryPulseM_Inc) December 23, 2025