Abu Trica in Relaxed Mood As He Appears Before Accra High Court for Bail Hearing
- Ghanaian businessman Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, appeared before the Accra High Court on January 20, 2026, for a bail hearing
- An unsealed US indictment accused him of being part of a fraud network using AI-generated identities to defraud elderly Americans of over $8 million
- Abu Trica, who faced charges including money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud, was earlier remanded into custody by the Gbese District Court
Ghanaian businessman Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has stirred reactions on social media as he appeared to be in a much calmer mood as he arrived at the Accra High Court for a bail hearing.
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Abu Trica was arrested by a team of Ghanaian security operatives in conjunction with the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on December 11, 2025, in Ghana.
According to an unsealed US Justice Department indictment, the wealthy socialite was allegedly part of a network of fraudsters that defrauded elderly United States citizens out of more than $8 million over several years.
The indictment alleged that Abu Trica and his accomplices used Artificial Intelligence (AI) software to assume false identities and form close personal relationships with their victims.
The group then allegedly gained their victims’ trust to obtain money and valuables, often targeting individuals through social media and online dating platforms under false pretences.
Abu Trica faces charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and a forfeiture specification, and has been arraigned before the Gbese District Court to secure his extradition.
On December 23, he made his first court appearance with his face covered, attempting to hide from the public.
The case was adjourned to January 13 for his second hearing, which he attended without covering his face but in an apprehensive state.
Below is a TikTok video of Abu Trica at the Gbese District Court.
Abu Trica appears before Accra High Court
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Abu Trica appeared before the Accra High Court for a hearing on a bail application.
At his last court date at the Gbese District Court on January 14, the trial judge remanded him into custody and adjourned the case until February 2, 2025.
During the same hearing, the state agreed to drop charges against his two alleged accomplices.
Following the hearing, Abu Trica’s lawyer stated firmly that they would apply for bail and claimed that he was being held unjustly.
In a video spotted by YEN.com.gh on the TikTok page Tina News Gh, Abu Trica appeared at the Accra High Court.
Contrary to prior appearances, he did not have his face covered and did not appear to be in a dark or agitated mood.
The TikTok video of Abu Trica at the Accra High Court is below.
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Abu Trica's sisters weep over predicament
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Abu Trica's sisters had wept at the Gbese District Court over their brother's legal troubles.
In a video, his siblings were emotional as they witnessed events at the court premises, triggering mixed social media reactions.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
