Embattled Ghanaian businessman and socialite Abu Trica has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Interior, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following his arrest and continued detention.
According to reports, the suit was filed at the Human Rights Division of the High Court, where Abu Trica alleges that he suffered human rights violations while in custody.
Abu Trica, whose real name is Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, has been in police custody since December 11, 2025, after he was arrested in a joint operation involving the FBI and Ghanaian security agencies. He was later remanded into custody after operatives from NACOC arrested him following his court appearance on January 28, 2026.
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An unsealed indictment by the US Department of Justice reportedly accuses the businessman of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and related forfeiture offences. If convicted in the United States, he could face up to 20 years in prison.
In a press statement released after his arrest, the US Justice Department alleged that Abu Trica was part of an international romance scam syndicate that targeted elderly victims in the US. The group is said to have operated since 2023, defrauding victims of more than $8 million.
Investigators claim the syndicate used artificial intelligence software to create fake identities and establish emotional relationships with victims through online dating platforms and social media, before requesting money for emergencies, travel, medical expenses, and fake investment opportunities.
Authorities further allege that Abu Trica was involved in distributing proceeds of the alleged crimes from the US to Ghana and other countries.
The FBI’s Cleveland Division reportedly led the investigation with support from Ghanaian agencies, including the Attorney General’s Office, EOCO, the Ghana Police Service, the Cyber Security Authority, NACOC, and the National Intelligence Bureau.
Meanwhile, Abu Trica’s girlfriend and mother of his child, Abena Oforiwaa, popularly known as Queenie, was also reportedly arrested to assist with investigations but was later released following the intervention of lawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor and his law firm.
In his court filing, Abu Trica is seeking GH₵10 million in compensation, alleging that his arrest and detention involved physical abuse, coercive interrogations by foreign agents, and the unlawful seizure of his personal property.
The case remains before the court as Abu Trica continues to challenge his detention and his possible extradition to the United States.
Source: yen.gh.com
