Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, and his two co-accused, collectively referred to as Abu Trica, have been denied bail and remanded in custody following their appearance at the Gbese District Court in Accra. The trio faces serious charges of cybercrime and money laundering in connection with a massive fraud scheme.
The suspects were indicted by U.S. authorities and apprehended by Ghanaian security agencies for their alleged role in defrauding elderly victims of over $8 million through a series of online romance scams. The case has been adjourned to January 13, 2026, for further hearings.
### Heavy Security as Suspects Appear in Court
The accused appeared in court under heavy security on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, following extensive investigations into various cyber-related offenses, including online fraud, identity theft, and illicit financial transactions.
The U.S. federal grand jury in the Northern District of Ohio has indicted Kumi, alleging that he and his associates defrauded vulnerable elderly individuals through deceptive online romance schemes that began in 2023.
### Extradition Proceedings Underway
Authorities are expected to present additional evidence when the case resumes in January. As the legal proceedings continue, Abu Trica and his associates are awaiting extradition to the United States to face charges related to the scam.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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