Abu Trica Arrest: Oliver Barker-Vormawor Ready to Fight Extradition If US Won't Bring Ken Ofori-Atta
- Lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor is not pleased with the impending extradition of Swedru businessman Abu Trica to the US
- Abu Trica, arrested on December 11, faces serious charges related to an $8m romance fraud scheme targeting elderly victims
- Barker-Vormawor stated that he was ready to defend Trica until Ken Ofori-Atta is also extradited from the US to Ghana
Lawyer and anti-corruption campaigner Oliver Barker-Vormawor has reacted to the arrest of Swedru-based businessman Abu Trica, expressing his readiness to defend him.
According to an unsealed US Justice Department indictment, Abu Trica, whose real name is Frederick Kumi but is also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, was arrested on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Ghana.
Source: Instagram
Abu Trica indicted by FBI in $8m scam
He faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and a forfeiture specification, and faces up to 20 years in prison.
In a statement, the Justice Department alleged that the businessman, known for his lavish displays of wealth and ownership of an extravagant number of luxury cars, was part of a criminal network that had targeted elderly victims in the United States in romance fraud schemes. The syndicate had reportedly been operating since 2023 and defrauded its victims out of more than $8 million.
"According to the indictment, perpetrators of this romance scam used Artificial Intelligence software to assume false identities and form close personal relationships with victims. They gained victims’ trust to obtain money and valuables, often targeting individuals through social media and online dating platforms under false pretenses," the Justice Department statement said.
"Victims were often elderly and engaged in romantic but physically distant relationships with perpetrators."
Just like other Ghanaians recently indicted for similar offences like Kofi Boat, Abu Trica is expected to be extradited to the US for prosecution.
Barker-Vomawor wants to defend Abu Trica
Reacting to the development, Oliver Barker-Vomawor noted that he was willing to fight against the extradition of Abu Trica to the US.
For him, it would not be a fair deal between the US and Ghana if Abu Trica is extradited while former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is still in the US and refusing to come home to face prosecution.
Taking to his Facebook page, Barker-Vomawor stated:
"This one paa dier I am ready to defend Abu Trica to fight the extradition. If they won’t bring Ken Ofori Atta; then Good lawyers must intervene for Abu. Draw - Draw!'
See Oliver Barker-Vomawor's post below:
Oliver Barker-Vormawor robbed in Accra
YEN.com.gh reported that Oliver Barker-Vormawor of Democracy Hub and Fix The Country has suffered a robbery incident
Barker-Vormawor announced the unfortunate incident in a social media post, stating that his MacBook, iPad, Google Pixel 9, GH¢ 9,500 cash, and other valuables had been taken.
Source: YEN.com.gh
