Due of extensive romance and cyberfraud schemes that U.S. authorities have been looking into, a number of Ghanaian people have been detained or extradited in recent years.

After Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, was arrested in 2025, their cases came up again in public discourse.


An overview of the four people involved in these FBI-related activities is provided below.

1. Frederick Kumi (Abu Trica)
On December 11, 2025, Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, was apprehended in Ghana following a cooperative operation between Ghanaian and American law enforcement. He is charged with participating in a $8 million elder fraud scheme that used artificial intelligence (AI)-generated identities to trick victims and steal money through made-up online connections.

2. The Kofi Boat, Isaac Oduro Boateng
Earlier in 2025, Kofi Boat was extradited to the US. He is charged in connection with a $100 million fraud network that includes business email compromise schemes and romance frauds. He assisted in coordinating the transfer of money through various banking channels, according to investigators.


3. Pascal Inusah Ahmed
As part of the same inquiry into the purported $100 million fraud ring, Pascal was extradited. He is charged with overseeing victim communications and aiding in the cross-border movement of illegal funds.

4. Derrick Van Yeboah (Van),
Who was also extradited in 2025, is accused of money laundering and wire fraud conspiracy. He allegedly received illegal funds and assisted in transferring them between accounts in Ghana and elsewhere.


5. Hajia4Reall's Mona Faiz Montrage
After being detained and extradited for her involvement in a romantic fraud scheme, Hajia4Reall served a one-year term in the United States. After refuting allegations that she had given information to U.S. officials amid continuing fraud investigations, she came back into the spotlight in 2025.


Source: MyNewsGH