Rocky55 Blog of Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Source: Isaac Appiah
Abu Trica showed up at the Gbese High Court for court proceedings pertaining to his potential extradition to the United States so that he might be tried for his claimed offenses.
The Swedru-based businessman and his alleged associates were shown on camera being led by heavily armed security personnel into the courtroom.
Ghanaians' responses to Abu Trica's second appearance before the Gbese High Court for his extradition hearing have been conflicting on social media.
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, embattled Swedru-based billionaire and socialite Abu Trica appeared at the Gbese High Court for his second hearing in his US extradition case following his detention for alleged fraud-related offenses.
On Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Ghana, Abu Trica—real name Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng—was taken into custody in a combined operation by the FBI and Ghanaian security forces.
He faces up to 20 years in prison on accusations of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and a forfeiture provision, according to an unsealed US Justice Department indictment.
Source: Yen.com.gh