Ghanaian national Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has been extradited to the United States to face charges linked to an alleged $8 million romance scam case.
Sources familiar with the matter confirmed that Abu Trica was flown out of Ghana on Thursday, July 9, aboard Delta Airlines flight DL 157.
The extradition follows a decision by the High Court in Accra on July 2, which ordered that he be surrendered to United States authorities to face allegations of involvement in a romance fraud scheme.
Before the extradition, Abu Trica’s lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, raised concerns over his client’s whereabouts and access to legal representation.
The lawyer had disclosed that Abu Trica was reportedly taken to the Police Hospital in Accra and said his legal team had been unable to meet him or confirm his location ahead of the extradition process.
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Mr Barker-Vormawor had also questioned whether his client was granted adequate access to legal counsel before being transferred to US authorities.
Abu Trica had been in custody since December 2025 and was earlier granted bail by the Accra High Court in the sum of GH¢30 million with two justified sureties.
However, the court later approved the extradition request, clearing the way for his transfer to the United States, where he is expected to appear before authorities over the alleged fraud-related charges.
The case remains subject to proceedings in the United States, where Abu Trica will have the opportunity to respond to the allegations against him.
