A 34-year-old Ghanaian, identified as Frederick Kumi and known by multiple aliases including Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng and Abu Trica, was brought before the Gbese District Court in Accra on December 23, 2025, under tight security, following his arrest in connection with an alleged multi-million-dollar romance scam.
The case has attracted widespread attention due to allegations that the suspect orchestrated an elaborate scheme that reportedly swindled elderly Americans out of more than $8 million, prompting the involvement of U.S. federal investigators.
Kumi was arrested on December 11, 2025, after a coordinated operation involving Ghanaian law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
He is accused of playing a central role in online romance fraud operations that targeted vulnerable individuals, primarily senior citizens, and allegedly funneled illicit proceeds through complex financial channels.
According to U.S. authorities, a federal grand jury in Ohio’s Northern District has indicted Kumi on charges of wire fraud and money laundering, linked to schemes said to have been active since 2023.
Legal proceedings are expected to continue as both Ghanaian and U.S. authorities pursue the case.
