Update on the case involving Abu Trica and related money-laundering charges:
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New Charges Filed in Ghana
- Ghanaian businessman and socialite Abu Trica (real name Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng) appeared before the Gbese District Court in Accra on 25 February 2026.
- State prosecutors slapped him and his alleged accomplice Daniel Yusif with nine fresh counts related to money laundering and conspiracy to commit a crime. These charges stem from a series of financial transactions involving amounts ranging from about $20,000 to over $4.1 million. Â
- The court denied bail and remanded both defendants in custody, with the next hearing set for 18 March 2026. Â
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U.S. Indictment and Extradition Proceedings
- Separately, Abu Trica has been indicted in the United States in connection with an alleged $8 million romance scam that targeted elderly victims.
- A U.S. federal grand jury charged him with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and related forfeiture specifications. Â
- He was arrested on 11 December 2025 in a joint operation with the FBI and Ghanaian agencies and is currently in custody while extradition proceedings continue. Â
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Summary of the Situation
- The nine new counts in Ghanaian court relate to alleged fraudulent transactions and money laundering through various receipts and transfers. Â
- The separate U.S. case accuses him of orchestrating an international fraud network using fake online identities and romance scam tactics to dupe victims and launder proceeds. Â
- As of the most recent hearing, Abu Trica remains remanded in Ghana, with extradition and trial proceedingsÂ
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