Frederick Kumi alias Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng popularly known as Abu Trica, has been extradited from Ghana to the United States following an order by the Accra High Court.
A video circulating on social media captures the final moment of the Ghanaian socialite as he was being escorted at the Kotoka International Airport to board a flight which is heading to the United States.
As reported by Asaase Radio, the flight that transported Abu Trica was Delta Air Lines Flight DL157.
His extradition was a result of a ruling by the Accra High Court on July 2, which upheld a prior decision made by a district court, thereby facilitating the final legal steps necessary for his transfer to the US.
Barker-Vormawor’s Comment
According to his lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, his client was reported to have fallen sick and was rushed to the Police Hospital on Wednesday July 8 only for him to hear news of his extradition on Thursday.
Barker-Vormawor emphasized that he was outside the country during the extradition process and did not have the opportunity to consult with his client prior to Abu Trica being sent to the US for trial.
Abu Trica was arrested on December 11 2025, during a joint operation involving Ghanaian security agencies and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Charges
The 31-year old was arrested in Ghana on December 11, 2025, and has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, among others and faces up to 20 years in prison. The case was investigated by the FBI Cleveland Division and prosecuted under the Elder Justice Initiative with support from U.S. and Ghanaian authorities.
Abu Trica faces allegations of being part of a criminal enterprise that targeted elderly Americans. The accusations suggest that their mode of operation was to disguise themselves as romantic partners, soliciting substantial sums from victims under the pretense of travel emergencies, lifestyle assistance, or as a business associate seeking investment for expansion.
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