Ghanaian businessman and socialite Fredrick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has reportedly been extradited to the United States to face prosecution over alleged wire fraud and money laundering offences connected to an estimated $8 million romance scam.
According to a report by Asaase 99.5 Radio on Thursday, July 9, 2026, Abu Trica left Ghana aboard Delta Airlines Flight DL157 after local authorities concluded the extradition process approved by the courts.
His transfer follows a High Court ruling delivered on July 2, 2026, which dismissed legal objections filed by his defence team and cleared the way for his extradition to the United States. Following the decision, security officials reportedly rearrested him to facilitate his transfer.
The extradition comes amid concerns raised by his lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who disclosed that his client had been taken to the Police Hospital before his departure. The lawyer claimed he was unable to meet or communicate with Abu Trica during the final stages of the extradition process and alleged that his client was denied access to legal representation before leaving the country.
Abu Trica was first arrested in December 2025 after the United States submitted a formal extradition request to the Ghanaian government. Although he was subsequently granted bail set at GH¢30 million, his legal team continued to challenge the extradition proceedings through the courts.
US prosecutors accuse him of participating in an international fraud syndicate that allegedly targeted elderly victims through online romance scams. Investigators claim the network used fake identities, social media platforms, dating websites and artificial intelligence technology to deceive victims into transferring large sums of money.
The alleged offences include wire fraud and money laundering involving approximately $8 million, charges that will now be determined before a US court.
With his extradition completed, Abu Trica is expected to appear before American authorities to answer the charges, bringing to a close months of legal proceedings in Ghana that drew significant public interest.
