Confusion As Abu Trica Is Reportedly Extradited to the US for Trial, Alleged Airport Photos Emerge

• Ghanaian blogger Kobby Kyei shared an alleged photo of Abu Trica boarding a Delta Airlines flight with FBI officials on Thursday, July 9, 2026
• The embattled socialite, also known as Frederick Kumi, reportedly departed Ghana aboard Delta Airlines flight DL 157 bound for the United States
• His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, had previously said on July 8, 2026, that he could not locate or meet his client after he was rearrested a week ago

Ghanaian internet personality Abu Trica was reportedly extradited to the United States on Thursday, July 9, 2026, to face wire fraud charges, with a photo allegedly showing him boarding a flight alongside FBI officials circulating online.

Renowned Ghanaian blogger Kobby Kyei broke the news on X (formerly Twitter), posting what he described as a photo of Abu Trica at Accra International airport with FBI officials ahead of his departure from the country.

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Accra-based media outlet Asaase Radio also reported that the embattled socialite had left Ghana in the early hours of the morning.

Abu Trica, whose real name is Frederick Kumi, allegedly departed Accra aboard Delta Airlines flight DL 157 at approximately 9:30 am.

The Airbus A330-941 aircraft (Registration: N433DX) is scheduled to arrive at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport at 3:35 PM.

The X photo of Abu Trica allegedly at the airport ahead of his extradition is below:

The X video of Abu Trica departing Ghana at the airport is below:

Abu Trica's lawyer raised health concerns

The extradition has drawn attention not only because of the fraud allegations but also due to concerns raised by Abu Trica's legal team in the hours leading up to his departure.

His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, had recently claimed that he had been unable to locate or meet with his client before Kumi was flown out of the country.

He said Interpol, which initially had custody of Abu Trica, had since indicated that the suspect was no longer in their hands, leaving his legal team with no confirmed information on where he was being held.

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Abu Trica's US extradition stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:

Governor1034 commented:

"So quick? I thought we were going to exchange him with the former finance minister. Ghana be slow country."

Dhellali said:

"Chairman will enjoy a free visa and flight ticket. God really do am give chairman."

Enokay69 wrote:

"If he stays loyal, he could spend 50 years inside. He should just snitch, do less time, and come back to take care of his kid. There’s no loyalty in fraud."

Abu Trica hospitalised while in custody

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Abu was hospitalised at the Police Hospital in Accra, with his lawyer Barker-Vormawor voicing concern over what he described as a denial of access to legal counsel to his client since he was rearrested.

The lawyer threatened to file a habeas corpus application, and warned that the case could set a dangerous precedent, where the state's actions could strip away basic legal rights in favour of foreign law enforcement interests.

Source: YEN.com.gh