A Ghanaian court has paved the way for the extradition of Daniel Yusif to the United States, where he is wanted to face trial over his alleged involvement in an $8 million romance fraud and money laundering scheme.
The Gbese District Court ordered Yusif’s committal for extradition after US authorities accused him of being a co-conspirator of Ghanaian fraud suspect Frederick Kumi, alias Abu Trica.
Yusif will be surrendered to US authorities unless he successfully challenges the court’s decision within 15 days.
The case forms part of a broader investigation into an alleged transnational fraud network that reportedly targeted victims in the United States through online romance scams and business email compromise (BEC) schemes.
US prosecutors allege that the network operated between approximately 2016 and 2023, deceiving victims into transferring millions of dollars through fraudulent online relationships and business communications.
The funds were allegedly moved through various bank accounts and financial channels in an attempt to conceal their origins and launder the proceeds of the alleged fraud.
Abu Trica has also been the subject of extradition proceedings in Ghana after the United States sought his surrender to face multiple criminal charges.
However, he has consistently challenged the extradition request, with his lawyers contesting the move before the Ghanaian courts.
The latest ruling against Daniel Yusif adds another development to the wider US case as American authorities pursue individuals they allege were connected to the fraud network.
Yusif now has 15 days to appeal the committal order. The extradition process cannot proceed until that period expires or any legal challenge is determined.
