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Abu Trica extradited to US to face fraud charges
Kumi is wanted in the US over his alleged role in an $8 million romance scam targeting elderly Americans, with prosecutors alleging he participated in a scheme that used AI tools to create fake identities and build relationships with victims to solicit money under false pretences.
Abu Trica was reportedly flown out of Ghana on the morning of July 9, 2026, aboard Delta Airlines flight DL 157, bringing to a close months of legal battles over his transfer to face fraud charges in America.
Kumi was arrested in Ghana on December 11, 2025, following a joint operation involving Ghanaian and US security agencies, including the FBI.
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