Influencer Abu Trica Extradited to U.S. Over $8M Romance Scam Targeting Seniors
Ghanaian influencer Frederick Kumi, known online as Abu Trica, has been flown to the United States to face trial for an alleged romance scam that defrauded elderly Americans of more than $8 million. He denies all charges. U.S. prosecutors say he used artificial intelligence to create fake dating profiles and gain victims’ trust before requesting money for medical bills, travel costs or investment opportunities. If convicted of wire fraud and money laundering, he faces up to 20 years behind bars. His lawyer challenged the extradition in court, accusing Ghanaian authorities of bypassing judicial oversight. The government insists all legal steps were followed, noting a surrender warrant was approved by the interior minister. Kumi was arrested last year in a joint operation by Ghanaian and U.S. law enforcement. His case proceeds under the U.S. Elder Abuse Prevention Act, part of a broader crackdown on transnational fraud schemes.
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