Accra High Court orders Abu Trica's extradition to the US
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An Accra High Court has approved the extradition of Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, to the United States. His legal representative, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, confirmed the dismissal of Abu Trica's application to block the transfer and stated that the matter would be appealed to the Supreme Court. The High Court's ruling, delivered on July 2, 2026, allows Ghanaian authorities to extradite Abu Trica, who is wanted by the US government for prosecution on several criminal charges. US authorities indicted Abu Trica for his alleged involvement in defrauding elderly victims of over $8 million through online romance scams since 2023. Prosecutors claim he was part of a criminal network that used Artificial Intelligence to create false identities and build trust with senior citizens on social media and dating platforms. They then solicited money for fake emergencies, travel, or investment opportunities. The indictment further alleges that Abu Trica helped distribute funds from Ohio to co-conspirators in Ghana and other locations. He faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and a forfeiture specification, which could lead to up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
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