From Snap Fame to Federal Flame: The $8 Million Love Story Gone Wrong

Abu Trica, known as Frederick Kumi and sometimes linked to Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, established a prominent social media presence. He often showcased luxury cars, cash displays, and high-end lifestyle content. However, U.S. authorities later alleged that a romance scam network was operating behind the scenes, targeting elderly Americans.

Abu Trica, known as Frederick Kumi and sometimes linked to Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng

In December 2025, a U.S. federal grand jury issued an indictment alleging wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and money laundering. Prosecutors claim that the victims, many of whom are elderly, lost over $8 million. The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Abu Trica, a.k.a. Kumi, was arrested in Ghana in December 2025 following an indictment by U.S. authorities. The arrest was part of a coordinated operation between Ghanaian security agencies and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. The U.S. indictment alleges he was involved in an online “romance scam” that targeted mainly elderly American victims and resulted in alleged losses of over $8 million.

Prosecutors charged him with wire fraud, conspiracy to launder money, and related offenses, and if convicted could face up to about 20 years in prison under U.S. law.

The indictment also alleges that after the victims transferred funds, Kumi worked with a network of co-conspirators to distribute the money from the United States to associates in Ghana and other locations.

Court proceedings in Ghana are ongoing as part of the extradition process. However, recent legal developments in Ghanaian courts have impacted the local progression of the case for extradition to the U.S.

Trica has filed a lawsuit at the Human Rights Division of the High Court in Accra, suing the Ghanaian government (NACOC & EOCO) and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over alleged unlawful arrest, detention, and human rights violations.

This is how news of his alleged romance scam and illicit gains is being reported on Nigeria and Ghana's social platforms.

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