Abu Trica Reportedly Names Eight More People in US Romance Scam 
Abu Trica Reportedly Names Eight More People in US Romance Scam Probe
Ghanaian social media influencer Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has reportedly provided the names of eight additional individuals to security authorities as investigations into an alleged romance fraud scheme involving elderly Americans continue.
Kumi, who is also identified in United States court documents as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, was extradited to the United States on July 9, 2026, to face allegations linked to an alleged romance scam operation.
According to U.S. prosecutors, Kumi and his co-defendant, Daniel Yussif, also known by the names Denteni or Slab, are alleged to have been connected to a network that targeted more than 80 elderly Americans. Prosecutors claim the alleged scheme resulted in financial losses of more than $8 million.
Reports emerging after Kumi’s court appearance on August 26 claim that he mentioned eight additional individuals during the ongoing investigation. Among those reportedly named is a politician from Ghana’s Central Region, alongside seven other people allegedly operating in the Central Region and Greater Accra.
The reports have attracted attention because of the alleged involvement of individuals from different locations and backgrounds. However, authorities have not officially released the identities of the eight people reportedly mentioned by Kumi.
As a result, the reported names and allegations surrounding the individuals should be treated with caution until law enforcement authorities provide official confirmation or further details.
The investigation is reportedly continuing as U.S. authorities pursue the case and examine the alleged activities of people who may have been connected to the suspected network.
The case also highlights the increasing attention being given to romance fraud, a form of online deception in which criminals allegedly build relationships with victims before requesting money or gaining access to their finances.
However, it is important to stress that allegations made during an investigation do not automatically establish criminal responsibility.
The U.S. Department of Justice has emphasized that charges contained in an indictment are allegations and that an indictment is not proof of guilt. Kumi and any other individuals accused in connection with the case are presumed innocent unless and until their guilt is established in court.
Further developments are expected as the investigation and legal proceedings continue.
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