An Accra High Court has ordered the extradition of Ghanaian businessman Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, to the United States to face charges in connection with an alleged $8 million romance scam case.
The development was confirmed by his lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, in a Facebook post on Thursday, July 2, where he disclosed that the court had fast-tracked the case and granted the extradition request.
“I am out of Ghana for work. I just heard that the case of Abu Trica has been fast tracked and a judge has just ordered his extradition. Hmmm. FBI 1 – Abu 1. I guess this issue goes to the Supreme Court,” he wrote.
The latest ruling comes months after the Accra High Court granted Abu Trica bail in the sum of GH¢30 million with two justified sureties following his detention.
Abu Trica has remained in custody since December 2025 and is being sought by authorities in the United States over allegations of involvement in a romance fraud scheme said to be worth approximately $8 million.
The extradition order is expected to trigger the next phase of the legal battle, with his legal team likely to challenge the decision at the Supreme Court.
