Ghanaian influencer extradited to US over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans

Author: Thomas NaadiPublished on: July 9, 2026Country: Ghana

Crime & Law

Ghanaian influencer extradited to US over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans

Ghanaian influencer Frederick Kumi, known as Abu Trica, has been extradited to the US to face trial for allegedly running a romance scam using AI tools that defrauded elderly Americans of over $8 million. Kumi denies the charges and faces up to 20 years in prison. His lawyer accuses Ghana's government of sidestepping judicial oversight.

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