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US shares details of Abu Trica's extradition in alleged $8 million romance fraud targeting over 80 elderly victims
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The United States has released fresh details surrounding the arrest and extradition of Ghanaian national Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, accusing him of leading an international romance fraud network that allegedly defrauded more than 80 elderly Americans of over US$8 million.
US authorities say Ghanaian national Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been extradited to face charges over an alleged $8 million romance fraud scheme.
The funds were wired into accounts controlled by members of the conspiracy before being laundered through money mules, fake businesses and bank accounts in Ghana and the United States.
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